| Common names of birds are often a controversial topic. Although common names have no place in scientific taxonomy there are many arguments on the use of common English names among laymen and sometimes even among scientists. However, because of the unusual interest in birds and the growing public ............. |
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Common English names of Sri Lankan Birds
BirdLife in Asia # 29
The Quarterly Newsletter 29"BirdLife Asia joins the celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity. The United Nation’s General Assembly has declared 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. Biodiversity is life on earth. The International Year of Biodiversity aims to generate greater and wider support for conservation of nature from people from all walks of life. The BirdLife Partners in Asia will contribute through various public awareness and communications campaigns in as many countries/territories as possible for conserving life on earth for the benefit of people. "......... BirdLife Asia division latest news letter is now downloadable |
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Birds observed during last month
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‘Sri Lanka Birds’, a citizen science programme to ensure people’s participation towards the conservation of birds, completed another successful month by the end of December 2009. Brief analysis on the observations recorded in the 'Sri Lanka Birds' system by members is published at the FOGSL blog. |
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Kedetta Jun – Dec issue
| Kedetta is Sinhala language communication bulletin of Field Ornithology Group of Sri Lanka. |
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‘Natural Solution’
| Protected areas are an essential part of the global response to climate change. They are helping address the cause of climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They are helping society cope with climate change impacts by maintaining essential services upon which people depend. Without them, the challenges would be even greater, and their strengthening will yield one of the most powerful natural solutions to the climate crisis. |
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