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Science

Research is at the core of IBO’s mission. We work with partners throughout the Intermountain West to monitor and conserve breeding bird populations in six states (and counting!). Our three banding stations form the foundation for our migration monitoring work in Southwestern Idaho.

Long Term Monitoring

Research Stations

IBO bird research stations in the Boise area are open to visitors. Be sure to come visit a bird banding event soon to see wild birds up close. See birds of prey, hummingbirds, and songbirds in Idaho.

Hummingbird Banding Sites

Hummingbird Monitoring

Boise River Research Station

Diane Moore Nature Center

Lucky Peak Research Station

Read More about Lucky Peak Research Station
Our Research

Featured Projects

We monitor and conserve bird populations throughout the Intermountain West.

If this research sounds interesting to you, be sure to visit our jobs page to learn how you can work with us.

Do you need similar work done on a species in your region? Visit our professional services page to learn how you can contract our biologists for your next research or monitoring project.

View peer-reviewed research from these projects on our ResearchGate page

Hummingbird Research

breeding season

Landbird Monitoring

IMBCR Point Count Surveys

Anna’s Hummingbirds

Idaho's Winter Hummingbird

Research Updates

2026 Workshop: Introduction To Raptor Handling and Banding
Job Posting: Idaho Avian Field Technicians
Job Posting: Utah Avian Field Technician
Job Posting: Idaho Woodpecker Field Technician
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