Migratory Bird Initiative

March 27, 2025 — For the brightly colored songbirds that breed in the US and Canada, the southbound journeys after the breeding season include more exposure to conservation challenges such as light pollution and urban and suburban landscapes.

February 17, 2025 — Audubon scientists developed a new framework to understand threats to migratory species and found that birds traversing the longest distances across the Americas are at highest risk, underscoring the need for coordinated hemispheric conservation efforts.

November 01, 2024 — The opportunity for transformational change to mobilize financing for biodiversity stands out at COP16.

May 10, 2024 — Advancements in technology help conservationists protect Sandhill Cranes along their awe-inspiring journey.

May 09, 2024 — Native plants provide food and shelter that sustain birds during their epic migrations.

March 14, 2024 — A majority of the migratory wildlife species at risk in first report of its kind are birds.

January 22, 2024 — A new publication uses machine learning to optimize habitat restoration.

January 11, 2024 — Using tracking devices, Dan Baldassarre revealed key aspects of the "goth cardinal's" fascinating behavior.

August 23, 2023 — During the brief windows when migratory birds are busy breeding and relatively stationary, migration researchers leap into action to unravel the mysteries of their journeys.

June 23, 2023 — A new study proposes a conservation methodology that incorporates factors such as habitat type, migratory routes, and interest and capacity from local communities.