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The Hawaiian Petrel is a rare sight. But conservation efforts in Hawaii offer hope.
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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.
Gulf Coast birds have seen a steady decline since the days John James Audubon fell in love with them. We're working to turn that around.
With fewer than 15 remaining, Stresemann’s Bristlefront is one of the world's most endangered species—and a priority for us.
Hawai'i is a wonderland of natural beauty. But no other place is home to more bird species on the brink of extinction.
After six years of testing, we present a comprehensive resource to help stop birds from hitting windows, for every situation and budget.
A bird so incredible it inspired a culture of conservation to take root in Peru? That's the Marvelous Spatuletail! ECOAN - Asociacion Ecosistemas Andinos https://abcbirds.org/it-takes-a-village-to-save-rare-hummingbirds/
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Whooo's there in Ecuador's Tapichalaca Reserve? White-throated Screech-Owls, among many other rare and migratory birds! Thanks to our partner Fundacion de Conservacion Jocotoco for sharing this great photo. More about this remarkable place: https://abcbirds.org/program/reserves/tapichalaca-reserve/
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Meet the Thick-billed Murre, our Bird of the Week! Here's one of many fascinating facts about this seabird: At three weeks old, the flightless chicks jump from the high ledge where they hatched and glide down to the sea. The birds then begin an incredible migration southward, swimming up to 600 miles. https://abcbirds.org/bird/thick-billed-murre/
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Outdoors, cats kill native wildlife and spread disease, including the parasite that causes toxoplasmosis, a threat to human and wildlife health. Smithsonian Magazine profiles Pete Marra, director of the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and co-author of “Cat Wars,” a new book from Princeton University Press that makes an urgent, science-based case for controlling outdoor cats—a high priority for ABC.
A bird-loving scientist calls for an end to outdoor cats
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Ever thought about birding in Jamaica? We're working to make sure birds like the Streamertail, found nowhere else, and abundant migratory birds are there for you when you go.
Work is under way to enhance conservation opportunities to benefit the Streamertail in one of Jamaica’s most remarkable protected areas.
Meet the Streamertail, the 'Most Beautiful Bird in Jamaica’
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