Bird Conservation Solutions

Habitat loss is the single largest threat to birds. We work with a wide-ranging network of partners to establish reserves and build capacity for sustainable management in local communities throughout the Americas.

We work in partnerships that span continents to develop scalable solutions, conserve critical habitat, reduce threats, and advocate for birds wherever their journeys take them.

We evaluate bird-friendly products to treat windows at home or the office, help architects and developers learn about and implement solutions in their designs, and advocate for safer building designs.

Domestic cats are wonderful pets, but outside, they spell trouble for birds — about 2.4 billion birds fall prey to cats in the U.S. every year. We encourage responsible cat ownership and common-sense policies that help cats live longer, keep birds safe, and protect public health.

Seabirds have long been our companions on the open ocean, but hundreds of thousands of seabirds are killed each year by some fishing operations. We work with fisheries managers to adopt strategies for reducing accidental seabird deaths and to keep fish plentiful in the areas most important for foraging birds.

To reverse the massive decline of migratory birds, ABC works across vast landscapes in North America where many of our priority species breed. Working closely with the Migratory Bird Joint Ventures (JVs) and other partners, we have improved more than 9.7 million acres of bird habitats in the places where birds need us most — from the Great Lakes to the Chihuahuan Desert.

In the age of climate change, a transition to renewable energy is essential as we adapt to new realities, but that transition has to be Bird-Smart. We research and offer guidance on making clean energy safer for birds while maximizing benefits for the environment.

We advocate for bird-friendly policies, from local ordinances to prevent window collisions to key conservation legislation like the Migratory Bird Treaty Act in the U.S., and engage a growing network of supporters to take action on the bird conservation issues that matter most.

Pesticides harm more than just unwanted insects: They poison birds and deplete the insects and plants that birds rely on, and other toxins take a heavy toll on the environment. We are fighting for more effective policies and practices for the use of dangerous chemicals.

Communication towers with steady-burning lights lead to 7 million bird fatalities annually in North America. Learn how American Bird Conservancy is encouraging safer practices for tower operators.