Who we are
CanAvian is committed to making data on birds in Canada more available and accessible.
CanAvian is a data space built of researchers, conservation organizations, and service providers who generate, manage, and share biodiversity datasets of international importance. Our mission is to connect open data with users to support bird research and conservation.
Meet Our Steering Committee and MembersHOW IT WORKS
Enhancing efficiency, transparency, and participation—together
CanAvian brings together bird data from varied sources under a shared banner, making it easy to access and use, and fostering collaboration and networking. We work to establish standardized data policies, build technical bridges, and ensure long-term sustainability of the Canadian data space.
How CanAvian Works
CanAvian Data Collaborators
Working to improve data sharing, and collaboration.
The organizations that make up CanAvian collect, manage, and provide access to data on birds in Canada. They believe that shared, open data fosters innovation and supports conservation and policy-making. This commitment aligns with Target 21 of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, which aims to ensure that knowledge is available and accessible to guide biodiversity action.
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CanAvian facilitates the sharing of data in various formats and from different collection methods.
Through the CanAvian website, these varied data can be easily accessed via the portals of the CanAvian collaborators. Each portal offers openly available data to support biodiversity conservation and decision-making in Canada.
Explore Data
Explore avian data through our collaborators’ portals
We support multiple formats of avian data including avian point count data, autonomous recording unit data, occurrence data, and remote camera data.
Explore Data