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Martin Abbas Hellicar, a highly respected and beloved advocate for the environment, and one of BirdLife International’s most committed conservation leaders as the Director of BirdLife Cyprus, tragically passed away on the 15th June 2024.
The Search for Lost Birds, a collaboration between Re:wild, American Bird Conservancy and BirdLife International, has developed the most complete tally of bird species that are lost to science. Of the approximately 11,849 species of birds, 126 meet the criteria of being “lost.”
Today, after a nail-biting last discussion, the EU Environmental Council finally adopted the Nature Restoration Law (NRL), marking the last step for this long-awaited proposal to finally become law. This outcome is a huge win for Europe’s nature, climate action, citizens and future.
This May's Global Big Day and World Migratory Bird Day was a great success for sightings and fundraising efforts. We look back on the day and stories from those involved.
A long-distance flyer, the Turtle-dove migrates between its European breeding grounds and Africa’s vast Sahel belt. Flying mostly at night, the bird can cover up to 700km without stopping. The journey is dangerous, and the greatest threats come from humans.
More than 120 avid nature lovers and photographers gathered in the wetlands of Tràm Chim National Park located in Ðồng Tháp Province in the Mekong Delta to take part in the very first, Việt Nam Bird Race. The race was jointly organised by Tràm Chim National Park, WildTour, Việt Nam Wildlife Photography Club and BirdLife International, with sponsorship from Mapletree Investments and Canon Vietnam, and supported by Lexar and BH Asia. On top of the race, the event also drew over 80 school children from Ðồng Tháp province to participate in an art competition focusing on the birds of Việt Nam, an onsite bird photography exhibition, and a nature walk into the Tràm Chim wetlands.
The Guinean Forests of West Africa biodiversity hotspot covers about 621,705 square kilometers spanning 11 countries
Live streaming on June 21st at 13.30!
The responsive chatter and dancing of colourful parrots may make for amusing pets, but the backstory of how some of these birds find their way into homes can be heart‑breaking.
Despite being classified as Least Concern by the IUCN, Red-backed shrikes are experiencing significant population declines. Habitat loss and fragmentation are the primary pressures contributing to the decline of this long-distance migratory bird.
