Birds of America
Site Sections
When Female Birds Are Overlooked, Conservation Suffers
Ornithologists are trying to correct biases and misguided assumptions that can undermine environmental efforts and scientific knowledge.
In the Fight Against Climate Change, Let's Not Trade One Tragedy for Another
Audubon will hold politicians and power companies accountable so we don't sacrifice birds to achieve much-needed carbon reductions.
Conservation History Provides Lessons We Should Heed
By examining our past, we can navigate toward a better, safer future.
How to Pronounce 17 Tricky North American Bird Names
Your unofficial official guide to sounding like a veteran birder.
Reimagining the Black Skimmer
Ana Galvañ uses warm tones, stencil textures, and bold shapes to reimagine this graceful seabird.
A Special Message From Audubon's President and CEO Regarding COVID-19
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, David Yarnold shares thoughts of empathy, compassion, and community.
Public Comment Period on Gutting of 100-Year-Old Bird Protection Law Ends
Despite national emergency, the Administration is ignoring requests to extend public comment deadlines.
Amid Global Pandemic, Federal Government Pushes Ahead on Fossil Fuel Leasing and Bird-Protection Rollbacks
As the coronavirus crisis deepens, conservation groups are calling on the Interior Department to give a distressed public more time to comment on controversial policy changes.