Members of WFO receive four issues per year of Western Birds, regular newsletters, discounted rates for our highly acclaimed annual conferences, and the opportunity to register for WFO-sponsored international tours. Your membership dues go to support the only organization working to build a vibrant community among ornithologists and birders across western North America.
Membership to WFO is by the calendar year. When you join, you will receive all four issues of Western Birds in that year's volume, even if you join late in the year.
Membership dues (including subscription to Western Birds) are as follows:
| Category | for 1 year | for 2 years | for 3 years |
| Regular (USA only) | $35 | $60 | $85 |
| Mexico and Canada | $40 | $70 | $100 |
| Outside North America | $50 | $90 | $130 |
| Family (USA address) | $40 | $70 | $100 |
| Contributing | $50 | $90 | $130 |
| Supporting | $75 | $130 | $200 |
| Student (include a copy of current student ID): $10 for 1 year | |||
| Life: $600 (payable in four equal annual installments) | |||
| Patron: $1,000 | |||
| Gift Membership: $20 for 1 year | |||
A WFO membership makes a wonderful gift for a friend or colleague. We gladly process GIFT MEMBERSHIPS. These are $20 for 1 year, regardless of where the donor or recipient resides.
Dues and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
