Bird migration is a marvel that has captivated the human imagination for millennia. Some of the earliest cave art tells the story of the comings and goings of birds through the seasons. Waves of migratory herons, ibises, and quail are depicted as symbols of renewal in ancient Egyptian art. Birds took on deep meaning in … Read More>>

This is part of a series of explorations of different kinds of forest biomes found throughout the Western Hemisphere – and how American Bird Conservancy works to conserve them as vital bird habitats. Click to read about tropical forests, temperate forests, and the boreal forest. Wherever there's a forest, you'll find birds. A dazzling array … Read More>>

After years of advocacy, education, research, and a lot of help from our members and friends, we are seeing new progress made in protecting birds and other wildlife from harmful pesticides. New York, California, and Washington, D.C. have all taken major steps to curtail the use of neonicotinoids. Also called “neonics,” these highly toxic chemicals … Read More>>

The Santa Marta Sabrewing, An Elusive Bird in Colombia's Sierra Nevada, is Slowly Coming into Focus There is a distinctive arc the bird commits to when it sings. A swooping dive toward the forest floor, a seconds-long display that might just set him apart. The other males keep him company but he does his best … Read More>>

This is the third part of a series highlighting the women who work at American Bird Conservancy. Read parts one and two.  Conservation works best when we all get involved. At American Bird Conservancy (ABC), every person, whether they are doing fieldwork or paperwork, plays a part in our ongoing efforts to protect birds and … Read More>>

This is the second part of a series highlighting the women who work at American Bird Conservancy. Read parts one and three. Conservation works best when we all get involved. At American Bird Conservancy (ABC), every person, whether they are doing fieldwork or paperwork, plays a part in our ongoing efforts to protect birds and … Read More>>

This is part of a series of explorations of different kinds of forest biomes found throughout the Western Hemisphere – and how American Bird Conservancy works to conserve them as vital bird habitats. Click to read about tropical forests, temperate forests, and different ages of forests. Our previous stories in this series have traced the … Read More>>

The Swallow-tailed Kite is instantly recognizable in the summertime skies of the Southeastern United States. Capable aerial acrobats, they cut a sleek and elegant figure as they glide through the air, the white of their bodies punctuated by the black edges along their wings and namesake forked tail. With a flick of its rudder-like tail, … Read More>>

This is part of a series of explorations of different kinds of forest biomes found throughout the Western Hemisphere – and how American Bird Conservancy works to conserve them as vital bird habitats. Click to read about tropical forests, boreal forests, and different ages of forests. Life in temperate forests, located midway between the equator … Read More>>

This is the first part of a series highlighting the women who work at American Bird Conservancy. Read parts two and three. Conservation works best when we all get involved. At American Bird Conservancy (ABC), every person, whether they are doing fieldwork or paperwork, plays a part in our ongoing efforts to protect birds and … Read More>>