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Just as communities throughout history understood seabird nests (or their absence) as signs of resource abundance or scarcity, scientists today monitor seabird breeding productivity as an indicator of ocean health, and so we’re keenly aware of threats the birds and the waters they inhabit face.

The Great American Outdoors Act: A Win for Wildlife and Communities
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is a major supporter of H.R. 9250, the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA250). This landmark bipartisan legislation represents a vital lifeline for birds, a cornerstone of environmental resilience, and a profound victory for outdoor equity.

IDB Invest and American Bird Conservancy Partner to Boost Bird Tourism in Peru

Habitat Protections Redefined Under Endangered Species Act Rulemaking
Today, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published its final regulation altering the definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). For years, the ESA’s definition of “harm”was interpreted to include significant habitat modification or degradation, because habitat changes in...
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