How much habitat is enough for endangered birds?
Through collaboration, modern science, and land conservation, Colombia’s Antioquia Brushfinch could make a comeback.
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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Seabirds a critical link between island and marine ecosystems
Restoring islands — with a special focus on saving seabirds — provides many benefits.
Pheasant-pigeon lost for 140 years rediscovered
An expedition with the Search for Lost Birds captured the first-ever photos and video of the Black-naped Pheasant-Pigeon.
Program aims to diversify Indiana forests
Conservationists have a plan to bring oak-dominated forests back to southern Indiana, which will help Prairie Warbler and other birds.
Bicknell’s Thrush to benefit from expanded reserve
Enlargement of Dominican Republic reserve to increase protected habitat for migratory and endemic bird species.
Helping ‘Tipping Point’ species: Collaborating on a landscape scale
A conversation about effective conservation with Todd Fearer of the Appalachian Mountain Joint Venture.
Proposed ‘eagle take’ rule needs strengthening
Powerline permit could reduce mortality, while wind energy permit requires more stringent safeguards.
Hummingbird unexpectedly rediscovered in Colombia
New sighting of lost Santa Marta Sabrewing gives conservationists hope for the Critically Endangered species.
ABC launches emergency fund to save rarest birds
Fund earmarks donations to programs that help save species at the top of ABC’s bird conservation framework.
FAA gives go-ahead to wildlife-harming SpaceX facility
Facility threatens plovers, falcons, warblers, grosbeaks, turtles, and other wildlife.
Helping young birds during breeding season
How to reduce potential threats at a vulnerable time for chicks and fledglings.
Voluntary programs not enough to reduce threats of lights and glass
More local laws and policies like New York City’s needed to reduce bird deaths.
Project tracks Swallow-tailed Kites by GPS
The project is designed to provide crucial insight into the raptor’s movements.
EPA bans chlorpyrifos insecticide
The move is a huge victory for bird and human health.
In Peru’s highlands, a one-man wonder for birds
Meet Tino Aucca Chutas, who leads a forest conservation organization in the high Andes.
Protected area created to benefit one of the rarest birds in the world
Brazil’s Cherry-throated Tanager is believed to number only 17 birds.
Worldwide project hopes to find 10 missing bird species
The Search for Lost Birds hopes to harness the collective power of birders to help find Jerdon’s Courser, Cuban Kite, Dusky Tetraka, and other species.
Kiwikiu among 10 U.S. species most threatened by climate change
The bird is one of the top 10 endangered species in the United States due to the influence of climate change and introduced mosquitoes.
SpaceX destroys endangered species habitat, defies federal approval process
Endangered birds and sensitive habitats at risk in Boca Chica, Texas.
Birdability, ABC team up for interview series
The goal is to broaden the horizons of our popular pastime.
Windmill removal makes prairies safer for birds
A pilot program in western states is helping to remove outdated windmills and replace them with modern solar-powered pumps.
Conservation groups call for more protections for sage-grouse
Bans on mining and drilling in priority habitat needed, advocates say.
Developers sue over bird-friendly building code
A case in Madison, Wisconsin, is the first ever legal challenge to a bird-friendly building ordinance.
Wind energy facility threatens endangered Lear’s Macaw
‘In no uncertain terms, this wind energy project is dangerous and irresponsible.’
Little-known flycatcher rediscovered in Venezuela
Urich’s Tyrannulet, an endemic species in Venezuela, was last seen in 2005.
Millerbird numbers triple on Laysan Island
The translocations of Millerbirds to Laysan Island 10 years ago have been a success.
Virginia regulation ‘a model for other states to follow’
New state rule aims to reduce the loss of migratory birds from “incidental take.”
With help, Brown-headed Nuthatch returns to Missouri
Missouri’s open pine and mixed-pine woodlands are home once again to the Brown-headed Nuthatch thanks to a conservation partnership.
Mosquito-control project aims to help Hawaiian birds
‘Birds, Not Mosquitoes’ program will use a common bacteria as a form of birth control for the bugs.
Bahamian goat farmer helps Kirtland’s Warbler
On the Bahamian island of Eleuthera, the method Edrin Symonette uses to mow his pastures provides fertile feeding grounds for wintering Kirtland’s Warblers.
It’s time for World Migratory Bird Day
8 ways to help migratory birds, even while you’re staying home.
A decade after Gulf oil disaster, threats to birds mount
Severe weather events, unrestricted beach access, and other challenges impact birds along the Gulf of Mexico.
Cats should stay indoors to protect birds
It’s time to treat cats like we treat dogs.
Lighting changes reduce communication tower threat to birds
The steady-burning red lights of the towers attract and disorient migrating birds and lead to nearly 7 million collisions annually.
Roseate Tern numbers up, but perils remain
Challenges include sea-level rise, offshore wind turbines.
Nest boxes aid comeback of rare parrots
A program in northeastern Brazil is helping restore populations of an endangered parrot.
Biologists denounce ‘science denialism’ about outdoor cats
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
Existence of female Stresemann’s Bristlefront renews hope for species’ survival.
World’s first bird-friendly arena opens
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
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
Utility companies in Kansas and Wisconsin are working to prevent Whooping and Sandhill Cranes from colliding with powerlines.
New York City test facility aims to reduce bird-window collisions
Up to a billion birds — including pretty Golden-winged Warbler (above) and dozens of other species — die in the United States every year after … Read More “New York City test facility aims to reduce bird-window collisions”
Eye on conservation: A new reserve for one of world’s smallest hummingbirds
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”