Jordan E. Rutter

Director of Communications

Jordan is a life-long birder with a passion for connecting others to the natural world through birds. With an M.Sc. in conservation biology from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and over ten years of experience in the ornithology field, she has a strong science background that helps her better understand current bird research. Having managed the digital communications for other bird organizations has aided in her science communication and outreach to non-technical audiences. Jordan also enjoys nature photography and gardening.

New Study Confirms Building Collisions Kill Over One Billion Birds Annually in U.S.

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.

Mar 6, 2026

Bird-friendly Buildings

A Great Green Macaw perches on a branch.

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...

Feb 24, 2026

Habitat Restoration & Stewardship

In the most recent iteration of the Farm Bill, about $20 billion was dedicated to conservation efforts. That makes the Farm Bill the single biggest piece of conservation legislation in the world.

Feb 24, 2026

Farm Bill

Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. Do you know what you’re going to get the bird lover in your life? American Bird Conservancy has suggestions for bird-friendly treats to woo your Valentine. And, if all else fails, get inspiration from birds to help you sweep your Valentine off their feet.

Feb 12, 2026

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