AviList: World’s First Unified Global Bird Checklist Launched

On 12th June 2025, AviList, the first-ever unified global checklist of bird species, went live after four years of work by the Working Group on Avian Checklists, marking a landmark moment for global bird conservation.

What Is AviList?

  • A comprehensive global bird taxonomy database designed to standardize how bird species are classified and listed.
  • Replaces previous systems like the International Ornithological Committee (IOC) and Clements checklists.
  • Will be updated annually to reflect the latest scientific consensus.
  • Developed by a team from BirdLife International, Cornell Lab of Ornithology, American Ornithologists Society, International Ornithologists’ Union, and Avibase.

Significance

  • Helps scientists and policymakers prioritize bird ....
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