Bird City Texas

Launched by Audubon Texas and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the Bird City Texas program recognizes communities that are taking meaningful steps to protect birds and the habitats we share. The certification celebrates local action—where people live, work, and recreate—to create safer, healthier, and more resilient environments for both birds and people. 

Across Texas, communities are stepping up to reverse the declines in bird populations caused by habitat loss and climate change. Through Bird City Texas, communities commit to practical, measurable efforts such as restoring native habitats, reducing light pollution, planting native vegetation, and engaging residents in bird-friendly education programs and conservation actions. These actions create connected green spaces that support the millions of migratory birds that pass through our state each year, while enhancing community well-being, climate resiliency, and pride of place. 

Bird City Texas is part of a nationwide network of over 200 certified bird-friendly communities, uniting local leaders behind shared conservation goals. Each Bird City advances Audubon’s Flight Plan—reducing threats, improving habitats, and connecting local action to a hemispheric vision for birds. Together, these communities ensure Texas remains a vital link in the migratory pathways that sustain life across the Americas.