Bird of the Year in Latvia

Bird of the Year in Latvia is an annual nomination of bird species of the Latvian fauna that is need of protection or attention. The designated bird species of the year is selected by the Latvian Ornithological Society [lv].

This category has been created to raise awareness about the species that are rare in the country or are endangered on a larger scale, or experience population decline, are in need of the protection of their habitats, or otherwise would benefit from additional attention from the general population.

The category has been present since 1996, and has been inspired from the first Bird of the Year nomination of 1971 in Germany.

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