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ABC joins the flock!

Fri, 17/07/2020

The latest member of the BirdLife family becomes our second partner in the United States; brings Partnership total to 116

Cerulean Warbler © Ray Hennessy / Shutterstock

A glimmer of hope for the Cerulean Warbler?

Thu, 10/10/2019

A globally threatened bird with habitats shrinking at both ends of its migration route, the Cerulean Warbler’s population plummeted by 70% in 44 years. Now, its decline is slowing down – but why? We have a few theories…

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More than 10 years conserving natural grasslands

Tue, 16/07/2019

In the southern cone of South America lies a beautiful and unique stretch of lowlands,

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Más de 10 años conservando los pastizales...

Tue, 16/07/2019

La región del Cono Sur de Sudamérica alberga un área de pa

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Plate-billed Mountain Toucan (Near Threatened), native to Colombia and Ecuador © Martin Mecnarowski/Shutterstock

Welcome to the Americas Newsletter

Thu, 20/04/2017

Every quarter we will feature trials, triumphs, and stories of promise from the world of nature conservation.

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Ecotourism magic in Mexican villages

Tue, 02/08/2016

The vivid colours of Belding’s Yellowthroat were becoming a rare sight. Luckily, the locals of Baja California Sur seem to have taking a liking to this small bird and are now getting involved in the business of ecotourism. Find out how avian research is saving species in this Mexican state.

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El regreso de un grande: el guacamayo rojo vuelve...

Tue, 03/11/2015

Despues de casi doscientos años, los primeros guacamayos rojos han sido liberados en el noreste de Argentina. El socio de BirdLife, Aves Argentinas, nos cuenta como han traído a este gigante del mundo de los guacamayos a su antigua área distribución.

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Director, Important Bird Areas Program for Audubon

Mon, 25/06/2012

The Director will help implement Audubon's new strategic plan around hemispheric bird conservation organized around flyways.

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Conservation Groups Say “Save the Last Dance for...

Thu, 24/11/2011

Known for its spectacular mating dance, the Greater sage-grouse is an endangered species on the brink of extinction in Canada. Nature Canada (BirdLife Partner) has called on Canada's Environment Minister to enact an emergency protection order to protect this iconic prairie bird species.

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America, the continent of birds

Fri, 07/10/2011

October is the month to celebrate birds in the Americas, and as in previous years, both BirdLife Partner and non-partner organizations are joining the celebrations. At least 12 organizations have already started their celebratory activities, ranging from outdoor walks, birding tours, painting and photography competitions, and educational talks, among others.

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América, el continente de las Aves

Fri, 07/10/2011

Octubre es el mes de las Aves en las Américas y como es usual, organizaciones socias y no socias de BirdLife se unen este año a la misma. Al menos 12 organizaciones han iniciado ya sus actividades que van desde caminatas al aire libre, visitas de observación de aves, concursos de pintura y fotografía, charlas educativas, entre otras.

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Nature Canada Seeks Public Support to Send...

Wed, 05/10/2011

Nature Canada (BirdLife Partner) has entered a funding competition to give 13 Canadian youth the opportunity of a lifetime aboard Arctic Expedition 2012.

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$4.3 Million for Neotropical Migratory Birds and...

Wed, 22/06/2011

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today more than $4.3 million in grants for 34 projects that will support neotropical migratory bird conservation throughout the Western Hemisphere.

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