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German Ornithologists‘ Society

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German scientific society founded in 1850

The German Ornithologists' Society (since 2024 German: Deutsche Ornithologische Gesellschaft, until then German: Deutsche Ornithologen-Gesellschaft) was founded in 1850, and is one of the world's oldest existing scientific societies. Its goal is to support and further scientific ornithology in Germany on all levels. It publishes the Journal of Ornithology, founded in 1853.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1850Founded1
  • HeadquartersRadolfzell am Bodensee, Germany1
  • Websitedo-g.de
  • Legal formRegistered association (eingetragener Verein)1
  • Kind of organizationNonprofit organization1
  • LEI529900BYIQ52AV953B913
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusIssued and current3
  • Registered addressbei Frau Dr. Dorit Visbeck-Liebers, Lindenstr. 24, 18435 Stralsund, Germany3
  • Registered withLocal Court Freiburg, VR 5500273

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The German Ornithologists' Society (since 2024 German: Deutsche Ornithologische Gesellschaft, until then German: Deutsche Ornithologen-Gesellschaft) was founded in 1850, and is one of the world's oldest existing scientific societies. Its goal is to support and further scientific ornithology in Germany on all levels. It publishes the Journal of Ornithology, founded in 1853.2

Leadership

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Chair

  1. Dorit Visbeck-Liebers2025–now
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Board members and other officers (6)

Timeline

  1. 1850Founded Founded1

Sources

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