ABA Area Big Year Rules
An ABA Area Big Year shall start at 12:00 AM on 1 January of that year and end at 11:59 PM, 31 December of that year, based on the local time of the read more >>
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An ABA Area Big Year shall start at 12:00 AM on 1 January of that year and end at 11:59 PM, 31 December of that year, based on the local time of the read more >>
A Big Day Count is a single-team effort in which the primary objectives are (1) to identify as many bird species as possible during a single calendar day and (2) to strive to have all team members read more >>
An ABA Area Big Year shall start at 12:00 AM on 1 January of that year and end at 11:59 PM, 31 December of that year, based on the local time of the read more >>
This list, which is currently under construction and not yet comprehensive, comprises ABA Area indigenous species for which there are reintroduced populations. For each species, the reintroduced populations are listed, as well as read more >>
(version 2020) Members who submit a life list and/or other lists to the American Birding Association’s “Listing Central” must observe the ABA Recording Rules. Many non-members who enjoy maintaining lists may also find read more >>
NATHAN GOLDBERGChicago, ILnathangoldberg29@gmail.com LAURA KEENEMico, TXkeeneone@yahoo.com GAUTAM APTEColumbus, OHapte.19@osu.edu DAVID MCQUADEFort Myers, FLDavid.mcquade@ubs.com read more >>
PETER PYLE – ChairmanSan Francisco, California ALVARO JARAMILLOHalf Moon Bay, California MARKEY MUTCHLERLos Angeles, California LUKE DECICCIOAnchorage, Alaska read more >>
An explanation of exotic species in the ABA Area, and criteria for their inclusion.
The official American Birding Association Checklist, ABA Checklist Committee reports, Checklist codes, ABA Area definition, and extirpated exotics.