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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.
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With our partners, we're protecting places migratory birds need most.
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 10 hours, 45 minutes 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 13 hours, 44 minutes 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 1 day, 7 hours ago
Let's hear it for hummingbirds, unsung pollinator heroes! Many follow the bloom of wildflowers along their migratory journeys, playing a critical role in the survival of the plants they visit. This is Allen's Hummingbird: https://abcbirds.org/bird/allens-hummingbird/ #PollinatorWeek Photo by Glen Tepke
Posted 2 days, 4 hours ago
The ABC-supported network of 70+ bird reserves is for more than birds! Here's the lichen katydid (Markia hystrix), photographed in the Buenaventura Reserve by Leovigild Cabrera. Want to visit?http://www.conservationbirding.org/aboutbuenaventura.htm Fundacion de Conservacion Jocotoco
Posted 2 days, 16 hours ago
