Skip to Content
arrow-downarrow-top-rightemailfacebooklinkedinlocationmagnifypinterestprintredditsearch-button-closesearch-buttontriangletwitter

Press enter for results

News

  • Order by:

  • Clear all

Long-tailed Tit plumage varies substantially across its range, and the pale head of the subspecies found in Hokkaido, Japan, along with its inquisitive behaviour, has long inspired many a nature lover. Discover more about these real-life ‘snow fairies’ in the latest ‘Through the lens’ article.

Read article‘Snow fairies’ in a winter wonderland

Local communities know their forests better than anyone, and nothing can replace their expertise in forest conservation. As the Forest Governance Project demonstrates, when given the opportunity they can create a better future for themselves and nature.

Read articleForests for the future: making a lasting impact for people and forests in Asia and the Pacific

An innovative scheme in Mbeliling that sells drinking water to fund conservation and protect forest is a promising example of sustainable finance.

Read articleHow this project in Indonesia is using water to change the way forests are valued

Soaring high across the sky, vultures have long inspired humans, yet many of these iconic birds are highly threatened. On International Vulture Awareness Day, we celebrate the global efforts to change the fortunes of these iconic birds of prey.

Read articleGlobal efforts to halt the rapid decline of vultures

The Orang Asli, an Indigenous community in Malaysia, have received a flavourful reward for protecting Helmeted Hornbills and their forest home, as a healthy forest provides opportunity to collect and sell a special Tualang honey.

Read articleProtecting Hornbills has Sweet Results for an Indigenous Community in Malaysia

Calling all birdwatchers and explorers: our new global effort 'Search for the Lost Birds' needs your help!

Read articleThese 10 species are lost in the last wilds - we need to find them before they go extinct
Giant Ibis

Of the 13,000 lmportant Bird & Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) identified by BirdLife worldwide, 277 are most severely under threat. Vital sites, such as Cambodia’s Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary, are home to globally threatened birds such as Giant Ibis and other IBA ‘trigger species’. They face the most intense pressures and need our urgent help.

Read articleWhy this wildlife sanctuary in Cambodia is in danger – along with hundreds more worldwide

The world’s cutest wader – the unique, enigmatic Spoon-billed Sandpiper – is in severe trouble. A fleet of conservationists across Asia and beyond is striving to reverse its fortunes, but the battle is not yet won.

Read articleFewer than 500 left: why saving Spoonie is a race against time
Russet sparrow, BirdLife

Meet the Russet Sparrow: the lesser-known, but just as fascinating, cousin of the Eurasian Tree Sparrow. With different plumage, habitat preferences and nesting behaviour, there’s more to distinguish this smaller species than meets the eye.

Read articleRusset Sparrow: hidden in plain sight

Around the world, millions of people depend on forests for their livelihoods and survival. On the International Day of Forests, we explore how sustainable forest management is key to protecting forests whilst ensuring that communities can benefit from forest resources for generations to come.

Read articleHow sustainable teak timber production is benefiting Indonesian forest

When it comes to protecting forests, community involvement is better than punishment. Thanks to two BirdLife projects, local people in Indonesia and the Philippines are reaping the benefits of managing and protecting their own natural resources.

Read articleLocal people hold the key to protecting Southeast Asia’s forests
Mountain White-eyes, BIrdLife International

Signs of damage on Japanese Camellia flowers turned out to be evidence of their vital role in the survival of the Mountain White-eye. Discover more about the interaction between these two beautiful species.

Read articleThe special relationship between camellia flowers and white-eyes
1 2 3 4