Right now, millions of birds are on their way north to their breeding grounds, drawn by the abundant food sources and nesting sites that await them. Their journeys, sometimes spread out across weeks of long-distance flights, are not only intense; they are also fraught with danger. Many of the warblers, tanagers, flycatchers, and other migratory … Read More>>

The future of the Greater Sage-Grouse, an iconic species of the American West, is in doubt. For decades its numbers have dwindled as its unique habitat, the sagebrush steppe, shrinks. Now, American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and partners are fighting for what might be the species' last hope for a chance at survival.  ABC is calling … 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, boreal forests, and different ages of forests. For many birds, forests are nest sites and nurseries, territories, and rest … Read More>>

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>>