Working Group on Raptors

Study and conservation of birds of prey and owls

Adaptations of raptors to modern challenges

International scientific and practical conference

Vitebsk, December 16–18, 2026

3rd All-Russian Ornithological Congress

Applications will be accepted until October 1, 2026.

Petrozavodsk, February 2–5, 2027

Mathematical Biology and Bioinformatics

XI International Conference

Pushchino, October 12-15, 2026

Latest news

The first documented case of successful adoption of chicks from a nest of a pair of female Bonelli's Eagle in Spain

In the Spanish province of Álava (Basque Country), an event unprecedented in the world of birds of prey occurred. A pair of two female imperial eagles (Aquila fasciata) not only occupied a nesting site but also successfully raised three foster chicks provided by ornithologists. This case is the first documented for this species and is described in the Journal of Raptor Research

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Early spring is the key to success: How gyrfalcons in Yamal survived two different seasons

A new study by Russian scientists has shown that even with a stable population and abundant food supply, the timing of snowmelt is a decisive factor for gyrfalcon (Falco rusticolus) breeding in the Arctic Yamal Peninsula. Just one "bad" year can dramatically reduce nesting success due to simple ice buildup on the nests

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IV International Forum "Falcon Day"

On September 1, 2026, on the opening day of the XI Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), the IV International Forum "Falcon Day" will be held on Russky Island in Vladivostok.

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Collected Works of Vladimir Galushin, Volume 3

The third volume of the collected works of V. M. Galushin (articles from 1978–1999) has been published on the website

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“Hypothec” program for European scops owls

The "Hypothec program for European scops owls" project received support from the Presidential Fund for Nature.

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VIII Buturlin readings

The VIII Buturlin Readings will be held in Ulyanovsk on September 24–26, 2026.

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Deadline for admission of abstracts for the conference “Mathematical Biology and Bioinformatics” (Puschino 2026)

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Registration and abstract submission deadline for the Conference "Adaptations of Raptors to Modern Challenges" (Vitebsk 2026)

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Early registration and abstract submission deadline for the Third All-Russian Ornithological Congress (Petrozavodsk, 2027)

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Photo of the day

Mountain hawk-eagle (Nisaetus nipalensis). Author: Oleg Katugin