Crowned Solitary Eagle (also known as a Chaco Eagle) Photographed by our Madagascar & West Indies Conservation Director, Russell Thorstrom, while on an expedition to Brazil in 2024.

The 2025 California Condor Release livestream starts soon! Tune in now: https://bit.ly/LiveCondorRelease25.

There's always room for another bird shirt in your closet—get your 2025 California Condor Release t-shirt or hoodie now: bit.ly/25CondorTshirt Shirt design by Emma Regnier #raptors

Happy International Vulture Awareness Day! We hope you’ll take a moment today to celebrate your local vultures and acknowledge the important role they play in our ecosystems. #Raptors #RaptorResearch #Ornithology #Birds Hooded Vulture 📷 Evan Buechley

The new book State of the World’s Raptors, led by Executive Vice President of Science and Conservation Christopher McClure, PhD, provides an original approach to setting priorities for the conservation of raptors across the globe.  Pre-order now: https://bit.ly/SotWR25 #RaptorResearch #Ornithology

New Publication! 📰 A new publication in Scientific Reports analyzed scavenging community composition and dynamics in dry forests of western Ecuador. Learn what they found: https://bit.ly/45uRP6X Turkey Vulture 📷 Sean Pursley #RaptorResearch #ornithology

New Publication! 📰 Tracking solutions to a persistent threat: spatial movement patterns reflect lead exposure in critically endangered California Condors Ecotoxicology, July 2025 https://doi.org/10.1007/s10646-025-02921-9 📷 Jim Shane #RaptorResearch #ornithology

Nine hand-reared Puerto Rican Sharp-shinned Hawks released into the wild! https://bit.ly/3U55sDe Newly-hatched Puerto Rican Sharp-shinned Hawk 📷 Hana Weaver Recently-fledged Puerto Rican Sharp-shinned Hawk 📷 Hana Weaver #RaptorResearch #Birds #Raptors

Have you heard the story of how our Madagascar Program Director Dr. Lily-Arison Rene de Roland rediscovered a duck species which was feared to be extinct? This National Geographic article will have you laughing, gasping, and smiling ear-to-ear.

Just a glorious photo of a Merlin preening in the Dominican Republic, captured by Ridgway’s Hawk Field Technician (and talented photographer) Carlos Suárez.  #RaptorResearch #Birds #Raptors

In March, our Madagascar Program teamed up with the Mohamed bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund to trap and tag nine Sooty Falcons in Madagascar. After three months of tracking, the data is starting to tell a story: https://bit.ly/3IGmOUI. 📷 Munir Virani / MBZ Raptor Fund #RaptorResearch #Birds

2025 Prize Winner Dr. Lily René de Roland was awarded "Commander" of Madagascar's National Order – their highest honor! 🎖️ From student -> Indianapolis Prize Winner -> Conservation Knight. This is the power of 30 years of dedicated conservation. 👏 @theperegrinefund.bsky.social

We love this National Geographic article featuring a quote from our North and East Sub-Saharan Africa Program Director, Dr. Darcy Ogada! 

Aplomado Falcon four-nestling brood! For only the fourth time in the 38-year history of our Aplomado Falcon Recovery Program, our team documented a nest with four nestlings. http://bit.ly/4nVUFcm Aplomado Falcon four-nestling brood 📷 Paul Juergens #Raptors #Birds #RaptorResearch

Happy Father's Day While many human fathers get to kick up their feet and take the day off, many raptor fathers are as busy as ever with breeding season! Male American Kestrel bringing mouse back to nest 📷 Jim Shane

The Peregrine Fund has conducted its very first Green Status of Species assessment on the Critically Endangered Ridgway’s Hawk: https://bit.ly/4kBZ8ii   📷 Carlos Suárez #RaptorResearch #Raptors

State of the World's Raptors Chapters 1-5 out now!  Ch. 5: Raptor conservation in North America https://bit.ly/3ZbNdz5 #RaptorResearch #Raptors #WildlifeConservation

State of the World's Raptors Chapters 1-5 out now!  Ch. 4: Determining global and regional raptor conservation priorities https://bit.ly/4dKnjII #RaptorResearch #Raptors #WildlifeConservation

State of the World's Raptors Chapters 1-5 out now!  Ch. 3: Biopolitical regions for raptor conservation https://bit.ly/43IwFzQ #RaptorResearch #Raptors #WildlifeConservation

State of the World's Raptors Chapters 1-5 out now!  Ch. 1: The need to assess the state of the world's raptors https://bit.ly/4kPpWeI Ch. 2: Evolution of diet defines raptors https://bit.ly/4kNQbSK #RaptorResearch #Raptors #WildlifeConservation

New Book: State of the World's Raptors 📖 https://bit.ly/SotWR The new book, led by Executive V.P. of Science and Conservation Dr. Christopher McClure provides an original approach to setting regional priorities for the conservation of raptors across the globe.  Chris with book 📷 Anne Dixon

Happy Ridgway's Hawk Day! 🇩🇴 This national Dominican Republic holiday celebrates the Critically Endangered raptor only found on the island of Hispaniola. 📷 Bill Saltzstein #raptors #birds

Happy Endangered Species Day 🦅 Today is an opportunity for us to reflect back on our successes, give thanks to the partners and supporters who made the triumphs possible, and look ahead to the many species still requiring our attention.  California Condor 📷 Heather Morris #wildlife #raptors #birds

Expanding our Work to Tanzania After remarkable success protecting African vultures and raptors in Kenya, we’re thrilled to announce our expansion into Tanzania! Read more about this new program at https://bit.ly/3S6Jm2o Lappet-faced Vulture 📷 Munir Virani #RaptorResearch #Raptors

Our Madagascar Program Director, Dr. Lily-Arison Rene de Roland, has been named the 2025 Indianapolis Prize winner! Congratulations, Lily! Read more about Lily's accomplishments and the Indianapolis Prize at https://bit.ly/4klk1Od 📷 John Mittermeier   #RaptorResearch #birds #raptors

Happy Mother's Day! Today, we celebrate all the raptor mothers who are hard at work producing offspring and contributing to their species' survival. It is not an easy feat, and we're proud to work hand-in-talon with them. Puerto Rican Sharp-shinned Hawks 📷 Amanda Hancock #raptors #birds

You've probably seen "De-extinction" and "Dire Wolves" in headlines lately. Check out this article by Rachel Nuwer, which highlights a range of scientific experts' thoughts and concerns. One of those experts is our very own Corinne Kendall, Southern Africa Program Director.

📃 New Publication Alert: Raptor Poisoning in Europe  A new collaborative publication, led by The Peregrine Fund’s Senior Scientist Dr. Ralph Buij, examines raptor poisonings across Europe from 1996–2016. https://bit.ly/436LXyp. Eurasian Buzzard 📷 Larisa Artemyeva #raptorresearch #raptors

IDAHO GIVES 2025 An extraordinary four days of championing Idaho nonprofits starts NOW! Many of our Idaho Gives donations come from our supporters living outside of Idaho. No matter where you live, you can support us during this special fundraiser! Donate now: bit.ly/IDGivesTPF 📷 Jim Shane

Africa Raptor Leadership Grant now open!  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through https://raptorresearchfoundation.org/grants-awards/african-raptor-leadership-grant by June 30, 2025.  #raptorresearch #wildlifeconservation #conservationjobs

Delighted to promote this year's African Raptor Leadership Grant - an amazing opportunity for an African National to undertake an MSc on #RaptorResearch. Including on the FitzPatrick Institute's Conservation Biology MSc course. #Ornithology 🪶 raptorresearchfoundation.org/grants-award...

First California Condor Hatch of the 2025 Season for Propagation!  Our Propagation Team is happy to report that on March 22, 2025 California Condor 1333 hatched successfully and is doing well being raised by its parents!  Condor 1333 at 14 days old 📷 Chelsea Haitz #raptor #birds #conservation

In 2024, our Aplomado Falcon Recovery Project had one of the most productive years in the project's history! The 2025 season has just started with falcons wrapping up egg laying by the end of April.  Aplomado Falcon nestlings from 2024 📷 Paul Juergens #birds #raptors #wildlifeconservation

We're Hiring! Social Scientist (Boise, ID) Forestry Management Specialist (Boise, ID) Executive Assistant (Boise, ID) Senior Digital Producer (Remote) Come work for us: peregrinefund.org/employment 📷 Jim Shane #conservationjobs #wildlifeconservation #raptors #birds

We're excited to announce the release of a new 10-year Conservation Action Plan for the Ridgway’s Hawk! The goal of the plan is to support the growth of a robust, interconnected population of Ridgway’s Hawks across Hispaniola. https://bit.ly/RIHACAP 📷 Carlos Suárez #raptorbiology #birds

Meet 2025 DeHaan Finalist Dr. Lily Arisón Rene de Roland who rediscovered a duck thought to be extinct & established Madagascar's largest national park. His work with endangered species shows that even species on the brink can be saved. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/41ANw6H @theperegrinefund.bsky.social

Congrats to Senior Scientist Jeff Johnson for making the cover of the March 2025 issue of Molecular Ecology! Jeff co-authored a publication contrasting the genomic diversity of Orange-breasted Falcons and Bat Falcons: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mec.17549 #molecularecology

Exciting news from our propagation facility in Boise, Idaho: FOURTEEN California Condor eggs have been laid and it's just the halfway point of the 2025 season!  Photo of 6-day-old California Condor egg by Sara Remmes #wildlife #raptorbiology #conservation #birds

New Documentary: Lead It Go This new documentary puts the spotlight on hunters leading the way in conservation. The film follows hunter and President of The Peregrine Fund Chris Parish in his mission to prevent unintentional lead poisoning in wildlife. youtu.be/sxS6mNzWIzQ?... #wildlife #hunting

Happy Superb Owl Sunday! 🦉 While many of you are celebrating the big game in the U.S., take a moment to appreciate that there are over 200 species of owls worldwide and 19 of those can be found in the U.S. Burrowing Owl 📷 Jim Shane #birds #raptors #owls #superbowl

The Roadside Hawk can be found from Mexico to Argentina in a wide variety of habitats. It is often seen perched in trees, or on fence posts or power lines along highways and paths, hence, the name "Roadside Hawk."  Roadside Hawk in Guatemala 📷 Russell Thorstrom #raptorbiology #birds #wildlife

The Puerto Rican Sharp-shinned Hawk was hit hard by Hurricane Maria in 2017, but our team has been working tirelessly to restore their population: peregrinefund.org/puerto-rico-program 🪶 #raptors #birds #raptorbiology #wildlifeconservation photo by Amanda Hancock

Small, yet mighty: the American Kestrel 📷 Matthew Danihel 🪶 #raptors #birds #ornithology

Russell Thorstrom and Dr. Julio Gallardo traveled to one of the least explored corners of Brazil. Their mission? To search for one of the smallest raptors on Earth: the Pernambuco Pygmy-owl. Read all about their journey: bit.ly/SearchPernOwl 📷 Julio Gallardo #raptors #ornithology #birds

New analysis confirms Snowy Owls are threatened with extinction. Great work led by Hawk Mountain Sanctuary with analysis conducted by @brols.bsky.social of @theperegrinefund.bsky.social. www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

New publication from Senior Scientist Ralph Buij and Spatial Ecologist Jennifer McCabe about variation in migration strategies of Wahlberg's Eagle in Africa. 🪶🪶🪶🪶🪶 #raptorresearch #raptors #birds #ornithology #migration

Are your stomachs as full as this White-backed Vulture's crop after yesterday's feasts? (photo by Letitia Ford) #raptors #birds #ornithology #vultures

Fashion for ornithologists has certainly changed over the years! 🕰️🐦 Check out these photos through the decades for #ExploreYourArchive week. Discover the BTO Archives ➡️ www.bto.org/archives #EYAFashion #EYA

We're a little late to the party, but excited to be here. Catch us up: what are all the bird nerds following? 🦅 #raptors #birds #ornithology #raptorresearch #conservation #wildlife #wildlifeconservation #biology #science