Proposed Endangered Species Act Rule Changes Pose Major Risks to Birds
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.
Rare Albatross Makes Remarkable Recovery After Swallowing Multiple Fishing Hooks
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...
Habitats WatchList Identifies Most Threatened Bird Habitats Throughout North America
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...
Hawaiʻi County Passes Bill Banning the Feeding of Feral Animals on Public Lands
In a significant move to preserve Hawaiʻi Island’s fragile ecosystems and honor Native Hawaiian cultural values, the Hawaiʻi County Council passed Bill 51, the legislation prohibiting the feeding of feral and stray animals such as cats, pigs, goats, and chickens on all County-owned or managed pr...
Celebrating a Win for Seabirds As Proposal for Rocket Test Site Is Suspended
Johnston Atoll is a tiny speck in the Pacific Ocean — approximately 1,400 kilometers southwest of Hawaiʻi. For most people, it’s just a name lost in the blue expanse of the map. But for over a million seabirds, among the most endangered groups of birds in the world, Johnston Atoll is something ...
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.
Discover South America's Avian Gems in New Birds of the Tropical Andes Photography Book
Bursting with dazzling photographs and contributions from celebrated conservationists, Birds of the Tropical Andes, out July 8, 2025 by Princeton University Press, showcases the wonder and incredible diversity of Andean birds and the unique habitats they depend on. In their latest collaboration, Mi...
