American Bird Conservancy

The Cundinamarca Antpitta is endemic to Colombia and only found in wet montane forest with thick understory within a small region along the Andes' eastern slope.

American Bird Conservancy takes action to conserve the habitats and birds that depend on each other for survival.

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The spritely Cundinamarca Antpitta is found only in Colombia’s cloud forests. An ABC-supported and community-driven reserve protects vital habitat for this recently described bird.

The Cundinamarca Antpitta is endemic to Colombia and only found in wet montane forest with thick understory within a small region along the Andes' eastern slope.

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As long as we have the capacity to wonder at and about birds, we have the ability to be inspired — and work together for positive change.

Thanks to a dedicated group of supporters, ABC has launched a special From Wonder to Action 1:1 Match Campaign, with a goal of raising $2 million for bird conservation by December 31.

It’s our most ambitious goal ever — one that equals our determination to act on behalf of birds. Will you help us continue to build the bridge From Wonder to Action with a gift today?

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Our team works to understand the various threats to birds, find strategies to mitigate them, and build a bird conservation movement that will make the world safer for birds and their habitats.

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Support bird conservation with a gift of $50 or more or $10/month or more and you’ll receive a brand-new Birds of the Tropical Andes large-format hardcover book, complete with stunning photos of over 200 bird species and eloquent and inspiring essays about birding and bird conservation!

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30+ years of standing up for birds and their habitats.

For over 30 years, American Bird Conservancy has been standing up for birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. We’re proud of our bird conservation results.

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8+ million trees and shrubs

We help to improve bird habitat across the Americas through planting and restoration projects.

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker. Photo by Glass and Nature, Shutterstock.

1.1 million acres in reserves

We collaborate with partners across the Americas to protect species from extinction by safeguarding habitats in reserves.

Experts from ABC and our partners work throughout the Americas to conserve birds and their habitats.

Three thousand bird species

The ABC-supported reserve system benefits thousands of bird species through habitat conservation and restoration.

10+ million acres conserved

We work with partners including the Migratory Bird Joint Ventures to manage habitat and reverse bird population declines.

Featured Birds

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Forest

'I'iwi

The eye-catching ʻIʻiwi (pronounced "ee-EE-vee") was once one of the Hawaiian Islands' most common forest birds.

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Grassland

Western Kingbird

The Western Kingbird, as its name implies, can be found across a wide area of the western United States and southern Canada. This colorful counterpart of the Eastern Kingbird is a member of the tyrant flycatcher family, a huge group of birds that includes species ranging from the fiery little Vermillion Flycatcher of the American Southwest to the Cock-tailed Tyrant, a resident of South American savannas.

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Urban & Suburban

American Robin

The American Robin is one of North America’s most widespread, familiar, and well-loved songbirds. Although homesick settlers named it after the European Robin because of its reddish-orange breast, the two species are not closely related.

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Aquatic

Double-crested Cormorant

The big, black Double-crested Cormorant is a common waterbird of lakes and shorelines throughout North America.

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Arid

Yellow Cardinal

The beautiful Yellow Cardinal is the only member of its genus, Gubernatrix (governess), a name based on the Latin word gubernare, which means to command or direct.

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White-bellied Woodstar by Andres Vasquez Noboa, Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Aquatic Habitats

American Flamingo. Photo by Michael Stubblefield.

Forest Habitats

Grassland Habitats

Chestnut-collared Longspur. Photo by Tim Zurowski.

Chicago skyline aerial drone view from above, lake Michigan and city of Chicago by JaySi, Shutterstock

Urban & Suburban Habitats

Arid Habitats

Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) announced proposed rules that would severely weaken the Endangered Species Act (ESA), one of the most effective laws ever enacted to prevent extinctions.

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Nov 19, 2025

Endangered

A Salvin’s Albatross, one of the least studied seabird species in the world, has returned to the wild after it successfully recovered from life-saving surgery that removed four large fishing hooks and the fishing line it ingested off the coast of South America. This latest unintended fisheries inc...

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Oct 30, 2025

Albatrosses

Florida Scrub-Jay in habitat. Photo by Ray Hennessy, Shutterstock.

Developed by American Bird Conservancy (ABC) in partnership with NatureServe and Habitats of North America authors Iain Campbell and Philip Chaon,The WatchList of Terrestrial and Freshwater Bird Habitats of the U.S. and Canada — the Habitats WatchList — offers a new way to categorize, map, and a...

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Oct 9, 2025

Habitat Loss

In Apolo, conservation has become a collective decision. With the leadership of the Indigenous Center of the Leco de Apolo People (CIPLA in Spanish) and the participation of two Quechua communities, San José and Santa Cruz del Valle Ameno, more than 1,888 hectares (4,665 acres) have been declared a...

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Sep 26, 2025

Bolivia

Your Backyard Can Be a Buffet for Birds… but You Need To Be a Good Caterer!

Our yards can be vital habitats and following a few simple guidelines can help create a safe haven where birds can flock, feed, nest, and rest — and we can enjoy a closer glimpse into their lives.

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Aug 31, 2025

Backyard Birds

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Two Red-lored Amazons socialize on a tree branch in their wooded lowland habitat. Photo by John Mittermeier.

Bold Action for Birds Across the Americas.

From Wonder to Action for Birds Across the Americas

Habitat loss is the single largest threat to birds. Their survival depends on us.

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We're working to conserve birds and their habitats across the Americas.

North America

Latin American and Caribbean

Oceans & Islands

30+ years of standing up for birds and their habitats.

8+ million trees and shrubs

1.1 million acres in reserves

Three thousand bird species

10+ million acres conserved

Meet the birds we're working to conserve.

Featured Birds

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Habitat is home.

Aquatic Habitats

Forest Habitats

Grassland Habitats

Urban & Suburban Habitats

Arid Habitats

Proposed Endangered Species Act Rule Changes Pose Major Risks to Birds

Rare Albatross Makes Remarkable Recovery After Swallowing Multiple Fishing Hooks

Habitats WatchList Identifies Most Threatened Bird Habitats Throughout North America

The Leco Indigenous People are Leading the Conservation of the Palkachupa Cotinga in Apolo, Bolivia

Your Backyard Can Be a Buffet for Birds… but You Need To Be a Good Caterer!

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