Explore the Birds of the Americas

Search our growing library of bird species accounts to explore the natural history of a range of species, from albatrosses to warblers. Learn about the conservation issues facing birds throughout North America, the bold action ABC takes to conserve birds and habitats, and how you can get involved.

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American Redstart perched on branch. Photo by Owen Deutsch.

American Redstart

Setophaga ruticilla
Least Concern
Decreasing
42 million
Parulidae
American Robin. Photo by Paul Reeves Photograph, Shutterstock.

American Robin

Turdus migratorius
Least Concern
Increasing
370 million
Thrushes
Bald Eagle perched in tree. Photo by Kaleb Friend.

Bald Eagle

Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Least Concern
Increasing
200,000
Eagles
Bicknell's Thrush on tree stump. Photo by Jacob Spendelow.

Bicknell's Thrush

Catharus bicknelli
Vulnerable
Decreasing
110,000
Thrushes
Black-crested Titmouse perched on branch. Photo by Nagel Photography, Shutterstock.

Black-crested Titmouse

Baeolophus atricristatus
Least Concern
Stable
640,000
Titmice
Black-headed Grosbeak. Photo by punkbirdr, Shutterstock.

Black-headed Grosbeak

Pheucticus melanocephalus
Least Concern
Stable
12 million
Cardinals

Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

Polioptila caerulea
Least Concern
Increasing
260 million
Polioptilidae
A bright blue Cerulean Warbler perched on a branch of rain covered leaves in soft overcast light. Photo by Ray Hennessy

Cerulean Warbler

Setophaga cerulea
Near Threatened
Decreasing
530,000
Parulidae - Warblers

Double-crested Cormorant

Nannopterum auritum
Least Concern
Stable
630,000
Cormorants
Eastern Towhee by Jayne Gulbrand, Shutterstock

Eastern Towhee

Pipilo erythrophthalmus
Least Concern
Decreasing
29,000,000
Sparrows
Greater Sage Grouse male. Photo by Tom Reichner.

Greater Sage-Grouse

Centrocercus urophasianus
Near Threatened
Near Threatened
150,000
Grouse
Hudsonian Godwit. Photo by Greg Homel, Natural Elements Productions.

Hudsonian Godwit

Limosa haemastica
Vulnerable
50,000-70,000
Sandpipers
North America
South America