Members of the Ornithological Society of Japan have the following privileges:

1. Quarterly receipt of the Society's scientific publications, the Japanese Journal of Ornithology and Ornithological Science.

2. Access to the Japanese Journal of Ornithology and Ornithological Science as venues for the publication of their own ornithological research.

3. The right to present their own research at annual meetings and participate in other events conducted by the Society.

4. Access to the ornithological journals held by the Society. International journals are acquired from abroad through exchange for the Society's own publications, and are held by the Society for perusal by members.

5. The ability to purchase books and other material published by the society at discounted rates.

6. The right to vote for, and be voted onto, the Society's boards and committees.

7. Access to grant funding for attendance at the International Ornithological Congress, held every four years.

   There are no particular qualifications required to join the Ornithological Society of Japan. Anyone with an interest in birds, who agrees with the purposes and activities of the Society, is welcome. Members come from a variety of societal sectors and have varied backgrounds. For example, professional scientists, students, bird banders, amateur birdwatchers and nature conservationists are included in the membership of the Society, and members are men and women of all ages. We encourageboth amateur and professional ornithologists to join the Society, to promote research activities and nature conservation related to birds and ornithology.

   To become a member of the Ornithological Society of Japan, complete the membership application form and mail it to the office of Membership Inquiry, with the appropriate payment. We encourage members to join in a supporting capacity, as this helps provide the Society with the economic resources essential to the continuation of its activities. For further details, contact the Society office.

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