Announcement: The results of the voting for the Bird of the Year 2025 are known
Dear bird lovers,
We are pleased to announce the results of the voting for the "Bird of the Year 2025": here is the final picture:
Armenian gull (Larus armenicus) — 25.3%
This particular bird was in the first place. By the majority of your votes, the armenian gull was recognized as the symbol of 2025.
Many people confuse this kind of bird, but the armenian gull has come to declare itself.
Rock dove (Columba livia) — 23.2%
In the second place of honor is a pigeon, which was loved by voters throughout the voting.
Peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus) — 20.8%
This type is the fastest and took a well-deserved place in this year's competition.
Blue-cheeked bee-eater (Merops persicus) — 17.4%
We can say with confidence that the blue-cheeked bee-eater has earned the sympathy of those who voted and takes its place in the top five.
Eurasian Golden Oriole (Oriolus oriolus) — 13.3%
And last but not least, the Eurasian Golden Oriole, this yellow bird species was able to get into the top five and deserves recognition.
Dear bird lovers, we thank each of you who participated in the voting, contributing to the selection of the "Birds of the Year 2025". Together, we must continue to recognize, appreciate and protect our feathered friends.
Special thanks to our partners, volunteers and everyone who contributed to this important cause.
We remind you that 36 species of birds of Armenia were proposed by the public at the first stage of voting. At the second stage, a vote was held, according to the results of which the five bird species that collected the most votes advanced to the next, third stage. In the last decisive stage, the Armenian gull took the first place and was chosen as the symbol of 2025.
It should be noted that the purpose of the annual educational campaign "Bird of the Year" is to choose a bird species that symbolizes this year and draw the attention of the general public to the importance of preserving this species and its habitats.
