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BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde

BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde, bzw. "BirdLife Austria - Austrian Ornithological Society

Austrian bird and habitat conservation society

Wien · Austria Reg ZVR-093531738 (BMI Vereinsregister) Environment
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62 / 100
Integrity score
Partial transparency

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BirdLife Oesterreich is the Austrian partner of the international BirdLife bird conservation movement, dedicated to protecting wild birds and their habitats across the country. Headquartered in Vienna with contacts in every province, it runs species protection projects, citizen-science surveys, education courses and birdwatching excursions, and gives a public voice to threatened birds. It also provides advice on bird rescue and welfare.

Mission

To protect wild birds and their habitats throughout Austria.

Focus & reach

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Operating in
Austria flagAustria

Verification & registration

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BMI Vereinsregister
Government register · ZVR-093531738
On record

Integrity assessment

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Registration 16/20
Government registration ID on record +8
Sourced from official registry +4
Cross-referenced (2+ sources) +4
Profile not yet claimed by organization 0
Financial Transparency 0/30
No financial documents found on website 0
No financial filing on record 0
No revenue figure disclosed 0
No spending figure disclosed 0
No detailed financial breakdown disclosed 0
Governance 16/20
At least 1 officer disclosed +5
3+ officers disclosed +3
Officer titles disclosed +2
Executive compensation not disclosed 0
Mission / description on file +3
Founding date on file +3
Contact Availability 10/10
Website +3
Email +3
Phone +2
Physical address +2
Data Recency 20/20
Updated within 6 months +20
Red flags 0
No red flags detected, so nothing is deducted 0

Leadership at a glance

Official filings
DR
Dr. G••••••••
Managing Director
DR
Dr. G••••••••
Vice President
O.
O.Univ.-Prof. D••••••••
President

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GiveRadar's verified records show BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has not yet verified financial records for this organization, nor for any charities in Austria - a gap in GiveRadar's dataset for the region, not a feature of this charity. Explore Austria data
  • Its integrity score of 62 places it in the top 1% of the 614 charities in Austria GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its registration and its governance. View this cohort
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Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership & board

Official filings

Board members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.

O.
O.Univ.-Prof. D••••••••
President
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Open investigations None found
Governance scandals None found
Related-party deals None found
Excessive exec comp None found

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How it stacks up against peers

Compared with 8 similar environment charities in Austria.

Integrity Assessment Ahead of peers
This charity
62 Peer average
60

Cause areas in Austria

Charities working in each area, this charity's highlighted.

Arts & Culture
131
Education
104
Community Development
94
Social Services
62
Health
46
Science & Technology
39
Advocacy & Civil Rights
33
Environment
21
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Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI)
Officers and trustees
Austrian Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) · 3 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

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Programs & activities
Tax-deductibility

Data freshness

How current this profile is, and when we last checked it against the official source.

Last updated
June 22, 2026
Profile edits and newly added data
Profile completeness
45%
Data points we track that are filled in

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde

BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde is an environment nonprofit based in Wien, Austria. It is registered with the Vereinsregister of the Austrian Federal Ministry. It was founded in 1953 and has been operating for 73 years. Its registration number is ZVR-093531738. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 62/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. No red flags have been detected.

BirdLife Oesterreich is the Austrian partner of the international BirdLife bird conservation movement, dedicated to protecting wild birds and their habitats across the country. Headquartered in Vienna with contacts in every province, it runs species protection projects, citizen-science surveys, education courses and birdwatching excursions, and gives a public voice to threatened birds. It also provides advice on bird rescue and welfare. BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde is an environment organization based in Austria. The organization was founded in 1953.

BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde is classified as an Environment organization, based in Austria. It operates as a Verein. The organization has 3 disclosed officers and directors.

BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde is located in Wien, Austria. The organization was established in 1953 and has been active for 73 years.

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Quick facts about BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde

What is BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde?
BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde is a environment association based in Wien, Austria. BirdLife Oesterreich is the Austrian partner of the international BirdLife bird conservation movement, dedicated to protecting wild birds and their habitats across the country. Headquartered in Vienna with contacts in every province, it runs species protection projects, citizen-science surveys, education courses and birdwatching excursions, and gives a public voice to threatened birds. It also provides advice on bird rescue and welfare.
When was BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde founded?
BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde was founded in 1953.
Who leads BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde?
O.Univ.-Prof. DDr. Eva Piehslinger serves as President.
Where is BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde located?
Headquartered in Wien, Austria.
Is BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde trustworthy?
BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde's registration number?
Registration: ZVR-093531738 (Austria).
What is BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde's website?
http://www.birdlife.at/
Are donations to BirdLife Österreich - Gesellschaft für Vogelkunde tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Austria under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.