Abert's Towhee
Latin: Melozone aberti
Birds of America
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May 19, 2022
A Farewell to "Small but Mighty" Monty, the Plover Dad of Montrose Beach
Even though he's gone, Monty's success shows the lasting effects of advocacy and conservation in the Great Lakes region.
News
May 19, 2022
How the World’s Largest Wildlife Overpass Could Brighten a Low-Flying Bird's Future
Wrentits don’t exactly soar, and a 10-lane highway has cut off populations from each other—a growing threat as the climate heats up.
Boreal Forests
May 19, 2022
22 Actions You Can Take for Birds
Biodiversity Day is on May 22, and it is a great opportunity to commit to helping protect the incredible diversity of life on this planet, including BIRDS!
Western Water News
May 18, 2022
Water for the Colorado River Delta in a Dry Year
Binational agreement a model for river management in a climate change world.
News
May 18, 2022
Some of Music’s Biggest Names Create a Trove of New Tunes to Help Birds
The man behind your favorite film soundtracks wants to build a joyful movement around bird conservation. On ‘For the Birds: The Birdsong Project,’ he’s enlisted musical legends and silver-screen icons to help.
Indigenous Communities
May 17, 2022
Absent for More Than a Century, California Condors Soar Above the Redwoods Again
Following 14 years of preparation, the Yurok Tribe and partners have begun releasing the endangered birds back into northern California, rebuilding the condor’s range and revitalizing tribal traditions.
Press Room
May 12, 2022
New Legislation Will Help Bring Birds Back Across the Western Hemisphere
Increased U.S. funding through the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act will benefit more than 350 bird species.
Audubon On Campus
May 12, 2022
Students in North Carolina Tackle Light Pollution with Cube Satellites
How six students from UNC Asheville are creating a tool to help support Lights Out initiatives in North Carolina and beyond.
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