Free Webinar! Join Tim & Russell Laman, who captured the footage used for Wild Birds Revealed. Hear what they learned by looking at birds with new perspectives & how understanding habitat & bird behavior can help capture birds in their element. Join us Sept 25, 1pm ET/10am PT: hubs.la/Q03D_b7F0

Episode 2 of our new video series Wild Birds Revealed is here! This week we’re going deeper into the bustling world of Tree Swallows. Tracking this insect-loving bird through the sky is hard! This episode reveals their flight in slow motion and takes us into an active nest. hubs.la/Q03CnShz0

BIRD QUIZ: Here is a bird photographed in Poland in early September. Do you know what species it is? Leave your answer in Comments and we'll post ours at the end of the day. Thanks to Michal Rycak for sharing this photo with eBird and the Macaulay Library archive.

This migration season, we've added extra quizzes to the free version of our BirdWise ID quizzing tool!🍂 Practice ID for Yellow-rumped Warbler, Western Sandpiper, Broad-winged Hawk, Rufous Hummingbird, and more. Be sure to try them before this special edition preview ends: bit.ly/BirdWiseFall

We’ve got a new video series out now! Wild Birds Revealed slows down the fascinating behaviors of wild birds, giving us a glimpse of their nuanced flight, fishing, diving, and nesting skills. Watch Episode One, all about Ospreys, here: hubs.la/Q03CnKWX0

BIRD QUIZ: Here is a bird photographed in New Jersey in September 2022. Do you know what species it is? Leave your answer in Comments and we'll post ours at the end of the day. Thanks to Erica Heusser for sharing this photo with eBird and the Macaulay Library archive.

Did you know? More than half of the 650 species of North American breeding birds migrate. Discover the basics how, why and where in this article: www.allaboutbirds.org/news/the-bas... #birds #birding

YOU can be a bird hero: dim or turn off unnecessary lighting from 11pm-6am every night & treat the outside of your windows with repeating patterns spaced no more than 2x2 inches apart so birds see glass as a barrier. Learn how small actions can significantly reduce bird deaths bit.ly/stopbirdcoll...

Flocks of waterfowl are great fun to watch, but when they're bobbing in the distance can pose some serious ID challenges! Paying attention to where the color white appears (or doesn't appear!) on each bird can be a great shortcut to tricky #WaterfowlID: www.allaboutbirds.org/news/wheres-...

BIRD QUIZ: Here is a bird photographed in Alaska in August. Do you know what species it is? Leave your answer in Comments and we'll post ours at the end of the day. Thanks to Karim Bouzidi for sharing this photo with eBird and the Macaulay Library archive.

Fall warblers challenge birders as their bright spring colors fade. Quieter and more camouflaged, they’re harder to ID—but all the more rewarding. Need a quick visual guide this season? Download the Fall Warbler ID Guide: dl.allaboutbirds.org/fall-warbler...

It's no wonder people find fall warblers tricky to ID with so many variations on yellow plumage! Warblers are also notoriously quick and difficult to follow. Attend our fall warbler ID workshop to improve your skills! There are two dates to choose from: academy.allaboutbirds.org/live-event/i...

BIRD QUIZ: Here is a bird photographed in Florida in early August. Do you know what species it is? Leave your answer in Comments and we'll post ours at the end of the day. Thanks to Jerry Ling for sharing this photo with eBird and the Macaulay Library archive.

How do you start identifying any shorebird you see? Start with the shape! That can help you narrow your options for ID. Learn what to look for with this free downloadable guide, including a reference chart you can print at home: dl.allaboutbirds.org/shorebird-po... #birds #birdID

At ponds, rivers, oceans, and more, there are so many birds to see at the water's edge. Explore birds and the ways they rely on water in this quick overview article. Be sure to scroll to the gallery at the end of the page to see these birds in action.🌊✨🦩 academy.allaboutbirds.org/birds-by-the...

It's fall migration! Know what that means? Fall warblers! Uh oh, does that scare you? Well, join @cornellbirds.bsky.social on Aug 21 or 23 for a 2-hour webinar on 48 warblers across US & CAN. Live Q&A too! Learn to tell your Orange-crowned from your Tennessee! bit.ly/FallWarblerWorkshop #birds 🪶

BIRD QUIZ: Here is a bird photographed in Quebec in August 2022. Do you know what species it is? Leave your answer in Comments and we'll post ours at the end of the day. Thanks to Julie Blondeau for sharing this photo with eBird and the Macaulay Library archive.

BIRD QUIZ: Here is a bird photographed in Arizona in August 2022. Do you know what species it is? Leave your answer in Comments and we'll post ours at the end of the day. Thanks to Michael Stremciuc for sharing this photo with eBird and the Macaulay Library archive.

If you’ve learned from Bird Academy, chances are you’ve learned from Kevin McGowan! Read about how he went from climbing trees to study crows to creating courses that inspire birders of all levels. 🔗 ⬇️ academy.allaboutbirds.org/kevin-mcgowa...

Birds-of-paradise are some of the most fantastical birds on the planet, with their wildly varied plumages and courtship behaviors. Genetic evidence tells us all of them evolved from a single ancient ancestor through the evolutionary process of speciation. Find out more:

Birds-of-paradise are always fabulous, but did you know they can glow? A recent study discovered that over 80% of all birds-of-paradise species are “biofluorescent”—able to transform ultraviolet light into luminescent yellows and greens. Keep reading: 🔗 www.allaboutbirds.org/news/ultravi...

BIRD QUIZ: Here is a bird photographed in Michigan in early July. Do you know what species it is? Leave your answer in Comments and we'll post ours at the end of the day. Thanks to Ewa Golebiowska for sharing this photo with eBird and the Macaulay Library archive.

Sanderling or Least Sandpiper? They’re both small and brown, often seen side by side—but leg color, size, shape, and plumage pattern offer ID clues. Explore this side-by-side guide to sharpen your shorebird skills 🧠: academy.allaboutbirds.org/how-to-id-sa...

A study finds that Mountain Chickadees are changing their songs in areas where they overlap with Black-capped Chickadees. The songs have more notes and smaller pitch changes compared to those living in isolation. Read the full article and hear the difference www.allaboutbirds.org/news/mountai...

TRICK QUESTION! They're all Song Sparrows. From our Living Bird magazine: Scientists found that local Song Sparrow populations have distinct genetic traits that help them thrive in their specific environments, factoring in climates, habitats, and predators. www.allaboutbirds.org/news/secret-...

Curious about all the nerdy-birdy details of how birds move, forage, and fly? Learning bird anatomy can be a real leg-up! Train your anatomy knowledge with the free All About Bird Anatomy learning tool, including a self-quizzing flashcard mode. You'll be a bird anatomy pro in no time!

Saving the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow isn’t about 1 bird—it’s about protecting entire ecosystems. The FL Wildlife Corridor offers a chance to protect habitat, ensuring a future for the sparrow and countless other species. Watch “The Little Brown Bird" to learn more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Da2I...

Follow the migration journey of 1 Whooping Crane family - 37 days & 2.5K miles, crossing critical wetlands & grasslands along the way. They were once widespread, but in 1940 were down to 15 birds. Today, the number has climbed to some 540, thanks to conservation work. youtu.be/MxTWU6CdMBw

Attract House Wrens and other cavity-nesting birds by building and installing nest boxes in your yard. Use NestWatch’s Right Bird, Right House to look up which birds nest near you, access a free DIY construction plan & learn helpful tips. Explore here: nestwatch.org/learn/all-ab... #NestingBirds

From our Spring edition of Living Bird magazine: for decades, ornithologists have observed birds draping their nests with snakeskin. But they could never understand why—until now. Learn more: www.allaboutbirds.org/news/why-bir... #Birding #BirdNest #NestWatch #BirdFacts

Join us for a live event Thursday, May 22! hubs.la/Q03mkkzK0 Get exclusive looks at Alaska’s remotest places from cinematographer Gerrit Vyn & fellow Team Sapsucker members. Hear why AK is a critical landscape & find out how you can help protect this area for the millions of birds that rely on it.

Introducing BirdWise: a new photo-based bird ID quiz tool from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Whether you’re new to birding or refining advanced skills, BirdWise offers a flexible, self-paced way to build your visual identification abilities. Start a free trial: academy.allaboutbirds.org/birdwise/

After a mass bird collision in Oct 2023, Chicago’s McCormick Place Lakeside took action, installing bird-friendly dots on nearly 2 football fields of glass. Collisions have dropped dramatically. Real change is possible. Learn more: bit.ly/stopbirdcoll... #StopBirdCollisions #BirdSafeStructures

Join us to hear why Alaska is a critical landscape for birds, highlights from Big Day, and how you can help protect this area for the millions of birds who rely on it. You'll also receive an exclusive link to watch Gerrit Vyn's documentary on the Colville River. Register here: hubs.la/Q03mkkzK0

36M observations from birders have revealed the most detailed view ever on pop. trends of birds. This new tool provides managers with a blueprint to identify where to focus conservation investments. While the findings are disheartening, this study points the way forward. Learn more:trends.eBird.org

Over 1 billion birds die each year in the U.S. after hitting glass they can't see. But we can change that. Go inside the flight tunnel at Western University where researchers are testing bird-safe glass. Learn more + how to help: bit.ly/stopbirdcoll... #StopBirdCollisions #LightsOutForBirds

What can the birds tell us about the bees? 🐝 A new publicly available Wild Bee Diversity Prediction Tool developed by Cornell Atkinson + the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, uses eBird data to track and estimate the diversity of wild bees across 25+ states. Learn more: news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...

Team Sapsucker will be heading to the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska soon for Big Day, our biggest fundraising event of the year. Learn more about this epic 24-hour birding marathon, why we chose this location and how you can help support our conservation efforts: dl.allaboutbirds.org/bigday2025 #BigDay

Did you know woodpeckers make homes for the rest of the forest? They're what's known as "ecosystem engineers"— equipped to make nest holes, which end up as housing for birds, mammals, and insects. Read the article from our latest edition of Living Bird Magazine: www.allaboutbirds.org/news/hole-st...

Red-tailed Hawks may be the most abundant raptor in North America, but they’re also the result of incredible evolutionary dynamics that have woven a tapestry of 16 subspecies across the continent. Learn more: www.allaboutbirds.org/news/red-tai...   #HawkWatch #CommonBirds #RedTailedHawks

Each spring, migratory birds travel thousands of miles—only to face deadly threats in our cities. Over 1B die in the U.S. yearly from window collisions. Dim lights at night. Treat glass by day. These simple steps save lives. Learn more: bit.ly/stopbirdcoll... #LightsOutForBirds

When birds thrive, we all win. Do your part by planting native plants, keeping cats indoors, making windows safer, avoiding pesticides, buying bird friendly products, reducing single use plastics, and supporting conservation initiatives! #StateOfTheBirds www.3billionbirds.org/7-simple-actions

Did you know nearly 100 million Americans are birdwatchers? That's nearly 40% of US adults! Birds contribute $279 billion to our economy and create 1.4 million jobs. When we protect birds, we protect our communities and provide economic benefits. www.3billionbirds.org/7-simple-act... #ProtectBirds

It’s time to step up to help declining bird populations. Changes in policy and funding are the most effective way to restore birds and benefit communities in every state. Contact your reps—let them know how you feel. #StateOfTheBirds #BringBirdsBack #UnitedByBirds #Conservation #BirdingForGood

The #StateOfTheBirds shared shocking news—birds from all habitats continue to decline. But public & private partnerships can turn the tide. It’s time to support known solutions to #BingBirdsBack. 🚨Contact your representative—let them know how you feel. #UnitedByBirds #StandUpForTheBirds

The State of the Birds Report identifies 112 species that have lost half their populations in the past 50 years, 42 of which now have perilously low numbers. Allen’s Hummingbird & Saltmarsh Sparrow are at risk if nothing changes. 🚨 ACTION: Join a conservation group bit.ly/3QUZF1l #StateOfTheBirds

The 2025 State of the Birds Report finds birds from almost all habitats continue to decline. The declines are staggering. It’s time to act to bring birds back. Action to help: spread the word! #BringBirdsBack #BirdersUnite #BirdWatching #ProtectBirds www.stateofthebirds.org/2025/

ICYMI: On Thursday March 13th the latest State of the Birds report was released. Read a few key highlights from @apnews.com's article by clicking below. #StateOfTheBirds #BringBackBirds #DuckDecline #WildlifeConservation

"Birds play a critical role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. They help control pests, disperse seeds and pollinate plants, contributing to crop yields and supporting biodiversity." Read more from CBS' highlights of the #StateOfTheBirds report: www.cbsnews.com/news/bird-sp...

“These are the very real consequences if we are unable to conserve and protect the crucial habitats that birds need" Thank you Time for bringing attention to the State of the Birds report. Read more of their callouts from the report below. time.com/7267852/duck... #StateOfTheBirds #BringBirdsBack