The Australasian Raptor Association (ARA) was founded in 1978 as a special interest group of the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union, also known as Birds Australia. It is now a special interest group of BirdLife Australia. It promotes the study and conservation of the diurnal and nocturnal raptors, sometimes called birds of prey, of Australasia and South-east Asia. It publishes a journal, Boobook, twice a year. External links Australasian Raptor Association 1978 establishments in Australia Organizations established in 1978 Ornithological organisations in Australia Bird conservation organizations Raptor organizations