Sofnet

Sofnet is an ornithology-focused conference and information website dedicated to the study, discussion, and practical application of bird science. Its conference brings together reports and presentations on current questions in fundamental and applied ornithology, with the aim of reviewing research and identifying future priorities. Topics include bird nomenclature and taxonomy, evolution, morphology, physiology, population ecology, distribution, migration, navigation, behavior, bioacoustics, and development.

The program also addresses practical work, including monitoring bird communities, preparing regional atlases, protecting birds and habitats, responsible use of bird populations, and ornithology’s connections with medicine, aviation, agriculture, poultry, and hunting. Public engagement features prominently through ecological education, birdwatching, and ornithological tourism. The site lists a conference held from November 2 to 7, 2021, and provides speaker names, article-submission guidance, and contact details. Its blog publishes material on subjects such as bird migration, light pollution, birdwatching, and digital tools in ornithology. Overall, Sofnet presents itself as a forum for scientific exchange and public interest in birds and their conservation.