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EPA Moves to Cancel All Uses Of Toxic Pesticide Endosulfan
For Immediate Release Contact: , 202-234-7181 ext.210 Masked Bobwhite. Photo: © FWS.gov American Bird Conservancy today hailed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision to end all U.S. uses of the insecticide endosulfan (trade name: Thiodan prior to… Read More »
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Recent Bird Kills Only Tip of the Iceberg
For Immediate Release Contact: , 202-234-7181 ext. 212 Wind farm. Photo: Mike Parr (Washington, D.C., January 7, 2011) Recent reports of thousands of dead birds falling from the sky in Arkansas, while getting much attention in the press, only represent… Read More »
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Second Wave of Mystery Pelican Deaths Hits Topsail Beach, NC
MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Robert Johns, 202-234-7181 ext.210, bjohns@abcbirds.org Brown Pelican by Alan Wilson (Washington, D.C., May 11, 2011) A second wave of mysterious pelican injuries and deaths has occurred in the past several weeks at Topsail Island in North Carolina… Read More »
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First-ever Report Shows Dramatic Changes in Canada's Bird Populations
Sprague's Pipit by Greg Lavaty (July 6, 2012) The first national report on the state of Canada’s birds finds that, since 1970, the nation’s bird population has dropped by 12 percent and that some groups of birds have decreased by… Read More »
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Conservation Group Seeks Assurance that Wild Bird Seed Products Are Pesticide-Free
A leading bird group wants to ensure that the world's most widely used insecticide is never used on bird seed. Photo by JanetandPhil, Flickr. (Washington, D.C. May 1, 2013) American Bird Conservancy has sent letters to two of the nation’s… Read More »
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Not Enough Critical Habitat Proposed to Conserve Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo
(Washington, D.C., August 14, 2014) American Bird Conservancy (ABC), says that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) proposal to designate critical habitat for the western population of the Yellow-billed Cuckoo falls far short of providing the necessary habitat protection… Read More »
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Threatened Listing Proposal Not Enough to Conserve Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo
(Washington, D.C., December 6, 2013) American Bird Conservancy (ABC), one of the nation's leading bird conservation groups, says that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) proposal to list the western population of the Yellow-billed Cuckoo as a threatened species… Read More »
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Leading Bird Conservation Group Calls for Expanded Yellow-billed Cuckoo Critical Habitat
(Washington, D.C., December 17, 2014) American Bird Conservancy (ABC), one of the leading U.S. bird conservation groups, has asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to significantly expand its proposed critical habitat designation for the western population of Yellow-billed… Read More »
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100th Anniversary of Migratory Bird Treaty Act Marks Major Conservation Success
Contact: Steve Holmer (sholmer@abcbirds.org), Vice President of Policy, American Bird Conservancy, 202-888-7490 (Washington, D.C., June 27, 2018) Nearly 100 years ago, on July 3, 1918, the United States enacted the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) to protect migratory birds. Passed in the… Read More »
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Yellow-throated Warbler
The striking plumage and sweet, downward-lilting song of the Yellow-throated Warbler are welcome signs of early spring in many parts of the southeastern United States. Arriving on its breeding grounds before most trees have fully leafed out, this attractive warbler… Read More »
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Eastern Phoebe
The Eastern Phoebe may lack the visual appeal of a Northern Cardinal or Scarlet Tanager, but this drab little flycatcher is just as popular among birdwatchers. It's easy to identify, both for its onomatopoeic calls and tail-wagging habit. And it’s… Read More »
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Short-eared Owl
The Short-eared Owl’s Latin name, flammeus, means “fiery” and refers to its boldly streaked plumage, which provides excellent camouflage in the open grasslands this bird favors. It is widely distributed around the world, with ten recognized subspecies. One of these,… Read More »
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Snail Kite
The Snail Kite has one of the most specialized tools among raptors: a long, deeply curved beak designed to pull snails—the birds' main food—out of their shells. This specialized diet restricts the Snail Kite to wetlands, so if that habitat… Read More »
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Barn Swallow
"Everybody who notices birds at all knows, admires, and loves the graceful, friendly barn swallow," wrote ornithologist Arthur C. Bent in the early 20th century, in his Life Histories of Familiar North American Birds. "No bird in North America is… Read More »
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Eastern Screech-Owl
The little Eastern Screech-Owl lives alongside people in many suburban and even urban settings throughout the eastern United States. Although widespread, this nocturnal bird, like the Barn Owl and Eastern Whip-poor-will, often goes unseen and is best detected by its… Read More »
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How Do Birds Navigate During Migration?
Bird migration is one of the most amazing phenomena in the natural world. Many birds travel from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere and back every year, following food resources and friendly climates. But how do seasonal migrants — and… Read More »
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Ruby-throated Hummingbird
The Ruby-throated Hummingbird weighs less than a nickel, and like all hummingbird species including the Calliope and Rufous, it is a master of flight. Beating its wings 60 to 80 times a second, this tiny sprite creates a blur of… Read More »
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American Crow
The American Crow is widespread in North America and, like the Blue Jay, is often maligned and misunderstood. In folklore, the crow is sometimes associated with witchcraft and evil, or is thought to signify misfortune and even death. One popular… Read More »
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25 Amazing Images of Bluebirds
Bluebirds are among the most-beloved songbirds in North America, and it’s easy to see why. These musical birds brim with so much color and charm that they’ve come to embody happiness and hope for many. To celebrate these charismatic birds,… Read More »
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Northern Parula
You’ll hear birders say, “Look, there’s a Northern ‘Pa-RU-la,’ or ‘PAIR-a-la,’ or ‘PAR-ya-la.’” No matter how it is pronounced, the Northern Parula is a beautiful and easily recognized wood-warbler, if you crane your neck enough to see it cruise the… Read More »
