Cornell Lab of Ornithology

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a nonprofit environmental research organization and a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds and other wildlife. Our hallmarks are scientific excellence and technological innovation to advance the understanding of nature and to engage people of all ages in learning about birds and protecting the planet. Approximately 250 scientists, professors, staff, and students work in a variety of programs devoted to the Lab's mission: to interpret and conserve the Earth's biological diversity through research, education, and citizen science focused on birds.