Fellows of the IOU

The IOU may recognize eminent and/or meritorious ornithologists for their contributions to ornithology by bestowing upon them the honor of IOU Fellow. IOU Fellows have the privilege and  responsibility of nominating new IOU Fellows. Election of new IOU Fellows shall be at each IOCongress from a list of nominations maintained  by the Chair of the Fellows Committee. IOU Fellows shall be selected with consideration of a balance of area of expertise in ornithology, continent, region, country, age and gender. Furthermore, all areas of ornithology need to be represented by the IOU Fellows. The number of IOU Fellows from each country must be approximately proportional to its ornithological activity or the richness of its avifauna. Fellows, who are paid members of the IOU, may hold office and are entitled to vote.

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