Raptor
Research Foundation
An international scientific society whose primary goal is the accumulation and dissemination of scientific information about raptors.
JOIN US IN COSTA RICA FOR THE 2025 RRF ANNUAL CONFERENCE
ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW BLOG featuring this year's local conference committee co-chairs in Costa Rica, brothers Emmanuel and Josué Guzmán. Learn about their efforts to support a Ferruginous Pygmy Owl population on their hotel grounds.
NEW PAGE archiving the press releases written by our science writer, each of which highlights an article published in the Journal of Raptor Research.
2026 CONFERENCE
We look forward to seeing you in Duluth, Minnesota!
JOURNAL OF RAPTOR RESEARCH
The Journal of Raptor Research (JRR) is an international scientific journal dedicated entirely to the dissemination of information about birds of prey. Established in 1967, JRR has published peer-reviewed research on raptor ecology, behavior, life history, conservation, and techniques. JRR is available quarterly to members in electronic and paper format.
WHAT IS THE RAPTOR RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
The Raptor Research Foundation advances the science, conservation, and understanding of birds of prey.
AWARDS
The Raptor Research Foundation has 13 awards and grants annually available to members and non-members of RRF. Each award or grant has different submission requirements and deadlines. Applicants should carefully read the submission requirements before applying.
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Our members include the world’s leading raptor specialists, as well as professional scientists, educators, wildlife managers, conservationists, students and amateur raptor enthusiasts.
The Raptor Research Foundation is dedicated to the accumulation and dissemination of scientific knowledge about raptors. Join today and help us resolve raptor conservation issues on an unprecedented international scale.
