Our Conservation Programs are focused on finding and implementing solutions to the biggest threats to birds.
Bicknell’s Thrush, one of our priority species, is one of the most secretive of all migratory birds. Most winter on Hispaniola, making conservation in this part of the Caribbean essential. More on Migratory Birds. >>
Grassland birds like the Long-billed Curlew are a focus for us in places like Mexico, where the species winters. More on Migratory Birds. >>
More than one-third of 340+ migratory birds are in decline, including Golden-winged Warbler. We're working on both breeding and wintering grounds to benefit this species. More on Migratory Birds. >>
In Brazil, innovative artificial nest structures are part of the conservation strategy to boost numbers of the rare Stresemann’s Bristlefront. More on Science and Research. >>
Our reserve network spans 15 countries and protects close to one million acres. For example, Bolivia’s Barba Azul reserve provides vital habitat for Blue-throated Macaw. More on Reserves. >>
In Colombia, we worked with partners on 200 private farms helped create a conservation corridor used by Cerulean Warblers. More on habitat restoration. >>
We invest in our partners, knowing that their strength is crucial to achieving lasting results for birds. In Ecuador, we have supported our partner Fundación Jocotoco for 10+ years. >>
In coastal Ecuador, we work with local partners to help to ensure a future for the rare Esmeraldas Woodstar. More on work with communities. >>
Birds like Peru’s Marvelous Spatuletail, found nowhere else, are among the species identified as Alliance for Zero Extinction (AZE) species. More on AZE. >>
Seabirds are one of the most endangered groups of birds in the world. The Waved Albatross, which breeds mostly in the Galápagos, is one of several priority species. More on Seabirds. >>
Hawai'i is known as the “bird extinction capital of the world.” Invasive species are the primary threat to the islands’ diverse birdlife, including the Palila. More about our Hawai’i Program. >>
Hundreds of thousands of seabirds are casualties of the fisheries industry each year, but there are signs of improvement. A simple technique is reducing bycatch in Ecuador. More on Fisheries. >>
Across agricultural areas of the U.S., pesticides toxic to birds are routinely applied to crops and seeds. We’re working to change that. More on Pesticides. >>
San Francisco has adopted bird-friendly principles, helping to reduce glass collisions that kill up to 1 billion birds yearly. More on glass collisions. >>
Greater Sage-Grouse relies on public land in the American West for survival. More on ABC’s work on public lands. >>
In important bird areas, like the shores of Lake Erie, we work to protect birds from poorly sited turbines. More on Bird-Smart Wind Energy. >>
In Virginia, we persuaded decision makers to vote against state-authorized cat colonies. More on why it's important to keep Cats Indoors. >>