The voting for the “Bird of the Year 2023” lasted from November 3 to December 16 on two platforms - websites nabu.am and times.am . In total we received 9325 votes․ Recall that the following bird species took part in the voting:
- Common pochard (Aythya ferina)
- Bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus)
- Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos)
- Northern lapwing (Vanellus vanellus)
- Whiskered tern (Chlidonia hybridus)
- Blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops persicus)
Taking into account the results of the vote, the branch of the German Nature Protection Union (NABU) in the Republic of Armenia in 2023 declares the Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) as the bird of the year. During 2023, our organization will organize field work on the study of this species, as well as various eco-educational events that increase public awareness of the golden eagle.
The branch of the German Nature Protection Union (NABU) in the Republic of Armenia is asking partner organizations to join the “Bird of the Year 2023 - Golden Eagle” campaign.
