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BirdWatching  •  American Bird Conservancy

American Bird Conservancy

American Bird Conservancy is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to conserve native birds and their habitats throughout the Americas. It contributes the “Eye on Conservation” column in each issue of BirdWatching.

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Roseate Tern numbers up, but perils remain

Roseate Tern numbers up, but perils remain

By American Bird Conservancy
Published August 29, 2019

Challenges include sea-level rise, offshore wind turbines.

Nest boxes aid comeback of rare parrots

Nest boxes aid comeback of rare parrots

By American Bird Conservancy
Published April 11, 2019

A program in northeastern Brazil is helping restore populations of an endangered parrot.

Biologists denounce ‘science denialism’ about outdoor cats

Biologists denounce ‘science denialism’ about outdoor cats

By American Bird Conservancy
Published January 15, 2019

New study decries a “misinformation campaign designed to purposefully fabricate doubt regarding the harmful impacts of outdoor cats.”

‘World’s rarest bird’ sighted in Brazil

‘World’s rarest bird’ sighted in Brazil

By American Bird Conservancy
Published December 20, 2018

Existence of female Stresemann’s Bristlefront renews hope for species’ survival.

World’s first bird-friendly arena opens

World’s first bird-friendly arena opens

By American Bird Conservancy
Updated January 8, 2019

U.S. Green Building Council recognizes Fiserv Forum, the home of the Milwaukee Bucks, for its bird-friendly design.

170+ groups oppose border wall, say it would threaten wildlife and public lands

170+ groups oppose border wall, say it would threaten wildlife and public lands

By American Bird Conservancy
Published November 6, 2018

The groups are steadfastly opposed to a border wall across parts of Texas due to the negative effects it would have on birds and other wildlife.

Cranes find allies in utility companies

Cranes find allies in utility companies

By American Bird Conservancy
Published October 19, 2018

Utility companies in Kansas and Wisconsin are working to prevent Whooping and Sandhill Cranes from colliding with powerlines.

Eye on conservation: A new reserve for one of world’s smallest hummingbirds

Eye on conservation: A new reserve for one of world’s smallest hummingbirds

By American Bird Conservancy
Updated October 2, 2018

A new reserve in Ecuador should help protect the breeding grounds of one of the rarest and smallest hummingbirds on Earth. The endangered Esmeraldas Woodstar … Read More “Eye on conservation: A new reserve for one of world’s smallest hummingbirds”

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