Over the last two years the Birds of Armenian project has published two books. The first, A Field Guide to Birds of Armenia, was published in 1997 by the AUA and provides extensive information on bird descriptions, habitats, identification, behavior, nesting, and occurence. A companion volume provides a complete ornithological reference to Armenian birds. Taken together they represent the most complete documentation available for birds in this region. The Birds of Armenia Project will continue its work by publishing Armenian language versions of its reference works and producing educational materials about bird ecology.

The Project is lead by Dr. Martin S. Adamian, a renowned ornithologist and senior scientist in the Armenian National Academy of Sciences. For 38 years he has dedicated his professional life to the study of Armenian birds, publishing 110 scientific articles and 2 books. He is aided by an ornithological colleague, Dr. Daniel Klem, Jr., and a technically skilled international team of field, museum, and editorial contributors primarily from Armenia, Russia, United Kingdom, and the United States of America.

The project is funded by the generous contributions of Sarkis Acopian, an industrialist from Easton, Pennsylvania who has a natural love of birds and the environment that nurtures them.

It is hoped that all of the work of the the Project will promote responsible environmental management, and ensure environmental health and the conservation of Armenian natural resources through the appreciation, enjoyment, and study of birds.