Audubon Americas

Articles by Audubon Americas

Escucha Aves: AI for Conservation and Communities
July 09, 2026 — With 193 recorders distributed across nine sites in Colombia, Escucha Aves launched the implementation of its AI-powered acoustic monitoring network led by local communities. Soon, it will take flight to Peru and Bolivia.
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Conservation Agriculture: Creating Spaces for Biodiversity
July 06, 2026 — The agricultural practice of crop rotation, especially between sugarcane and rice, is an innovative approach with potential as a nature-based solution. It helps improve the sustainability and resilience of agro-ecosystems.
Birds and Oil Palm: Cultivating Sustainable Landscapes
July 06, 2026 — A new manual from Audubon and Fedepalma—the Colombian National Federation of Oil Palm Growers—shows how oil palm production and birds can coexist across Colombia's diverse landscapes.
Cholao and what satellite tracking reveals about its incredible migratory route across the Americas
June 17, 2026 — Migratory birds raise countless questions that return year after year with their remarkable journeys. In this interview, Jorge Velásquez, Audubon's Science Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, helped answer some of them while tracking Cholao's latest leg from North Dakota to Canada.
Perspectives That Take Flight: Women Capturing the Lives of Birds in the Audubon Photography Awards
March 10, 2026 — Patience, empathy, and observation—qualities that transform moments in birds’ lives into visual stories of nature and conservation.
A Call to Action: Conserving Avian Biodiversity in the Central Andes of Colombia
February 24, 2026 — Contemporary conservation approaches emphasize the importance of strengthening awareness and community participation through educational processes and the development of alternative livelihoods, key elements for improving habitat management and ensuring the effective implementation of conservation actions.
Audubon researchers publish key study to conserve bird diversity in the Neotropics
July 31, 2025 — It is estimated that nearly 30% of Neotropical bird species are in decline or have been classified as at high risk of extinction, according to global and national assessments.
Discovering Panama's Shorebirds: A Haven for Fascinating Species
September 09, 2024 — Shorebirds that visit or reside in Panama are an integral part of our coastal ecosystems, providing essential ecological services and enriching our natural world.
Dogs on beaches and wetlands: scientists warn of declining shorebird breeding success
September 06, 2024 — Incidents of birds preyed upon or chased by dogs are the daily bread on social media. While scientists warn of the negative impact on shorebirds, the solution to this conflict is neither simple nor quick. Audubon Americas has some tools that can make a difference in the lives of shorebirds.
Educating to Protect: Audubon Americas and the Exhibition on Panama’s Mangroves
August 23, 2024 — "The Mangroves: Allies Against Climate Change" traveling exhibition gives a detailed view on how mangroves store carbon and also protect biodiversity and the communities that depend on these ecosystems.