Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History

Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History, is an autonomous Centre of Excellence, is a national centre for studies in Ornithology and Natural History. Over the years SACON has completed over 200 research projects related to birds and its ecology and published over 600 scientific and popular articles. As on date, 35 Ph.D scholars have graduated majority of whose work deals with ornithology.

SACON came into being at a time when the twin issues, namely the sustainable use and conservation of natural resources figured in the global agenda. Realizing the indispensability of holistic approach in avian studies and conservation, the major objectives of SACON have been envisaged encompassing the entire natural history with ornithology at the centre stage.

Established : 1990
Founder : Dr. P.A.Azeez