The 13th Pan-African Ornithological Congress (PAOC 13) was held from 14th to 21st October 2012 in Arusha, Tanzania under the theme "Birds in a Changing Environment".

The Pan-African Ornithological Congress (PAOC) takes place every 4 years and its aims and purpose are to further the study of African birds, to promote the preservation of African birds as an integral part of the African heritage, to foster the appreciation of birds and discussion of African birds in relation to man, and to disseminate information on African birds through appropriate international meetings (Congresses) and publications (Proceedings of the Congresses).

The aims and purpose are to:

(a) Further the study of African birds;

(b) Promote the preservation of African birds as an integral part of the African heritage;

(c) Foster the appreciation of birds and discussion of African birds in relation to man, and

(d) Disseminate information on African birds through appropriate international meetings     (Congresses) and publications (Proceedings of the Congresses).

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