Two new municipal protected areas have been created in Bolivia: the Saipina–Red-fronted Macaw Wildlife Reserve (6,864 acres) and the Comarapa–Red-fronted Macaw Wildlife Reserve (2,666 acres), with a total of 9,530 acres that directly benefit local communities and ensure the conservation of the Red-fronted Macaw (Ara rubrogenys), an endemic and Critically Endangered species. The process of … Read More>>

Time has flown by since ABC's 1994 founding, and we've grown from a small organization with a handful of staff to a team of more than 150 working with partners in 15+ countries. Here's a hemispheric roundup highlighting a few of ABC's many bird conservation milestones from the last 30 years. 1. Washington, D.C. Our … Read More>>

As a year of celebrating ABC's 30th anniversary comes to a close, we're rounding up our 30 “North Stars” — species that have inspired our work, informed our research, and benefited from the conservation efforts of ABC and our many partners throughout the Western Hemisphere. Read the first part of this story here.  Forest Jewels … Read More>>

Meet 30 bird species from across the Western Hemisphere that ABC has helped to conserve in the last three decades. In the 30 years since American Bird Conservancy was founded, we and our partner groups throughout the Western Hemisphere have conserved millions of acres and protected habitat for more than 3,000 bird species. We'd love … Read More>>

In 2009, leaders of state fish and wildlife agencies founded a program called Southern Wings to deal with a simple fact: Birds don't recognize state and national borders. The agencies realized that conservation work on behalf of migratory birds within their borders couldn't help species once they flew south for the winter. So, the Association … Read More>>

In a remarkable year for the Amargosa River and Basin, the California Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) has awarded two critical grants to support the resilience and biodiversity of this unique desert ecosystem. These grants, one focused on planning and the other on implementation, represent a comprehensive approach to restoring the watershed's vibrant landscapes and protecting … Read More>>

This past summer, a fist-sized ball of gray-and-white fluff burst out of its shell and, several months later, took flight into the salty sea sprays and cool winds of the Pacific ocean. The arrival of the ʻAʻo (Newell's Shearwater) chick within the Nihoku Ecosystem Restoration Project on Kaua‘i, the first-ever to both hatch and fledge … Read More>>

In an era when the world is becoming increasingly aware of the impacts of human activity on natural ecosystems, light pollution is finally getting the attention it deserves. DarkSky International, a leading organization working to combat light pollution, recently unveiled a new set of model outdoor lighting policies. These templates are designed to help municipalities … Read More>>

This year is American Bird Conservancy's 30th anniversary year. Thirty years from now, if I am still alive, I will be 92 years old. And if I am lucky, I will then be looking back on 60 years of ABC's progress to conserve the birds of the Americas. What would need to have happened over … Read More>>

The tanagers, orioles, and hummingbirds of summer are gone, but despite what chilly weather portends, this is a great time to intensify efforts to help birds in your garden. What you do today to provide food, shelter, and nesting opportunities will pay dividends once the days grow longer. No doubt you'll enjoy the increase in … Read More>>