With Removal From the Endangered Species Act, the Lesser Prairie-Chicken’s Survival Is in Jeopardy
The Lesser Prairie-Chicken has been removed from the Endangered Species Act, making the future of this iconic grassland species uncertain.
Dallas Convention Center is Making the Skyline Safer for Birds
The Dallas skyline will soon be safer for birds. The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, located in Dallas, Texas, recently unveiled its plans to adopt bird-friendly glass while it is currently undergoing a $3.7 billion renovation.
The World’s Most Important Sites for Nature
A new paper coauthored by staff members from American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and published in Biological Reviews reveals that the Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) network has grown to be the most comprehensive global map of critical biodiversity sites since the framework was formalized in 2016. There ar...
Federal Spending Bill That Strengthens Bird Conservation Signed Into Law
In good news for birds and other wildlife, on January 23, 2026, a funding package for essential conservation programs was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in both the House and Senate. The bill, H.R.6938, “Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Enviro...
A Win for Red Knots as New York Acts to Protect Horseshoe Crabs
With the signing of the Horseshoe Crab Protection Act, New York joins neighboring states, including Connecticut and New Jersey, in taking action to reduce harvest pressure and protect Red Knots and other shorebirds.
American Bird Conservancy Welcomes Maribel Guevara as New Board Chair
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) today announced the election of Maribel Guevara as its new Chair of the Board of Directors. Succeeding outgoing Board Chair Larry Selzer, Guevara steps into the new role after serving as an ABC Board member since 2022.
Congress Advances Provision Benefiting Horseshoe Crab and Shorebird Conservation
Amid all the noise and headlines related to the federal government’s reopening, the horseshoe crab and birds that rely on it — including the federally Threatened Red Knot — have quietly claimed a victory. Among many provisions in the U.S. Congress’ continuing resolution is one instructing th...
