Published for BirdLife International Bird Conservation International is a quarterly journal focusing on the major conservation issues affecting birds - especially globally threatened species - and their habitats. The official journal of BirdLife International it provides stimulating international and up-to-date coverage of bird conservation topics important in today's world. It publishes original papers and reviews dealing with all aspects of the conservation of birds and their fragile environments. Specifically targeted articles and recommendations by leading experts encourage positive conservation steps towards resolving the current problems of many bird species and their habitats. A new bird conservation news and notes section was introduced in 1998.