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From beaches to badlands, we’re protecting birds throughout the Western Hemisphere. Help us do more!
where 20+ years of bold action, focus on results, and partnership are bringing back the birds across the Western Hemisphere. Our mission is clear: to conserve native birds and their habitats across the Americas. In doing so, we benefit not only American birds but all other species as well.
Our fearless approach to conservation drives all that we do, and the results are measurable. We’ve made significant strides to safeguard rare birds, conserve important bird habitat, reduce top threats to birds, and build an Americas-wide community of bird conservationists.
Toxic neonicotinoids are in hundreds of products, from seeds to salad bars.
Tracking songbirds provides invaluable conservation insights. See how it's done.
Many wind projects fail to consider birds. View our list to see the ten worst.
With our partners, we're protecting places migratory birds need most.
“In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” – Aristotle. Learn about the marvelous bird we conserve! abcbirds.org (Cuban Trogon photographer by Glenn Bartley Nature Photography, http://www.glennbartley.com)
Posted 14 hours, 36 minutes ago
"Avian malaria is thought to be the most urgent threat facing the I’iwi, which is being considered for listing under the Endangered Species Act." Island Conservation reports on threats to an iconic Hawaiian bird, one of ABC's priority species.
Mosquitoes, invasive feral pigs, and climate change put I'iwi at risk. Scientific research suggests ways to prevent the extinction of this iconic bird.
I'iwi at Risk: A Scarlet Bird's Dangerous Migration - Island Conservation
Posted 17 hours, 17 minutes ago
This is the Grass-green Tanager. Isn't it wonderful that such a bird exists? Spanish speakers call this South American species Tangara Lorito, or "little parrot tanager," and it's found in many ABC-supported bird reserves. Meet our #birdoftheweek: https://abcbirds.org/bird/grass-green-tanager/ (Photo by Glenn Bartley Nature Photography. Glenn is kind enough to allow us to use his excellent images online for free :)
Posted 1 day, 14 hours ago
As National Pollinator Week wraps up, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service shares tips on how to help pollinators--including birds--by planting a variety of native plants in your garden. (Make sure they're free of neonics, dangerous pesticides that harm wildlife.)
National Pollinator Week
Featured Story, National Pollinator Week
Posted 1 day, 17 hours ago
Pollinators like Rufous Hummingbird (shown) stand to benefit from the action taken today by Congressman John Conyers, Jr. and Congressman Earl Blumenauer. They introduced the 'Saving America's Pollinators Act 2017,' which would direct the suspension of toxic neonicotinoid pesticides, or "neonics." Our thanks to Reps. Conyers and Blumenauer for their leadership! https://abcbirds.org/article/american-bird-conservancy-supports-bill-suspend-neonics/
Posted 2 days, 11 hours ago
