Migratory birds and urban communities will benefit from a new bill, the Urban Bird Treaty Act, introduced by U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI) today. Just in time for Migratory Bird Day on October 12, the bill will create a distinct grant program that supports city partners nationwide in conserving wild birds. "Healthy cities are full … Read More>>

Today, Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Migratory Bird Protection Act (MBPA) and Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act. American Bird Conservancy (ABC) celebrates the introduction of these bills, which reinforce protections for migratory birds and imperiled seabird species, such as the Waved Albatross and Pink-footed Shearwater. The MBPA renews bipartisan Congressional … Read More>>

In a mixed rubber and native tree plantation in Costa Rica, a Wood Thrush chuckles from a low, sheltered branch. Meanwhile, a Chestnut-sided Warbler chips while it forages as part of a large mixed-species flock that includes residents like tanagers and woodcreepers. The tanagers call amongst themselves, and the woodcreeper climbs high up the trunk … Read More>>

The Bird City Network is excited to designate Peruíbe as the first Bird City in Brazil. This initiative, a collaboration between American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and Environment for the Americas (EFTA), promotes bird conservation and creates healthier communities for both people and birds in Brazil. The Bird City Network works to unite independent Bird City … Read More>>

Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday signed into law AB-1042, a bill requiring that seeds treated with pesticides must be labeled with their chemical components in order to be sold in the state. Proper labeling of agricultural pesticides means that farmers will have clear information about any substance that could be poisonous to people and wild … Read More>>

In North America, billions of birds are on the move for fall migration. They will collectively fly billions of miles as they journey south to their nonbreeding ground in search of the food and warmth they need to make it through the year. Some birds, like the Red-winged Blackbird, only need to travel a short … Read More>>

The New Britain Goshawk (Accipiter princeps) has been photographed for the very first time, confirm internationally-renowned ornithologists. Categorized as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the rare bird of prey is found only on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea. “I was on a scoping trip with World Wildlife … Read More>>

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is launching its inaugural Untreated Seed Pilot Program (USPP). The program offers funding on a per-acre basis to American growers and producers interested in sourcing and using corn, soybean, and cereal crop seeds not coated with neonicotinoid insecticides, also known as neonics. By reducing or eliminating the use of neonic seed … Read More>>

Recently, the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced a $1.2 million grant to University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) and Appalachian Mountains Joint Venture/American Bird Conservancy (AMJV/ABC) to use data from remote sensing and machine learning to develop conservation plans that support habitat needs of birds in … Read More>>

Considered one of the best long weekends for bird sightings and photography, Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and beginning of fall bird migration. While millions of people flock to beaches and parks with rivers or lakes for recreation, many shorebirds like the Least Tern, Piping Plover, Sanderling, and Snowy Plover will … Read More>>