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Kirtland's Warbler Removed from Endangered Species List

Thanks to an intensive, decades-long effort from many partners, Kirtland's Warbler is now an Endangered Species Act (ESA) success story. One of the first species added to the ESA, this range-restricted warbler nearly went extinct in the 1970s, when its population consisted of fewer than 200 males. Today, there are more than 2,300 breeding pairs, but the species is still in need of conservation support. ABC is playing a lead role to ensure that Kirtland's Warblers continue to rebound.  

 

Brazil's Rarest Bird Rediscovered

After disappearing for nearly a year, a female Stresemann's Bristlefront was found in October. ABC and partners continue the search for others in hopes of saving the species.

 

Refuge Established for Critically Endangered Bird

Threatened by sprawl from nearby Sao Paulo, Brazil, the Marsh Antwren is now protected within a 5,860-acre refuge.

 

Raise Your Voice for Birds

A dangerous neurotoxic pesticide — chlorpyrifos — has been killing birds and poisoning people for the past half-century. Congress has introduced a bill that would ban chlorpyrifos, but to get this critical protection across the finish line, your U.S. Representative and Senators need to hear from you. Tell Congress to outlaw chlorpyrifos today!

 

Hoots & Hisses: Eeriest Bird Sounds

Just in time for Halloween, we've assembled five of the most chilling bird calls. Which is scariest? Listen to choose your own winner. 

Birds Collide with NASCAR Hall of Fame

The collision in North Carolina killed at least 100 Chimney Swifts, prompting calls for NASCAR to make the Hall more bird-friendly.

Just the Facts: 3 Billion Birds Gone

Since 1970, more than a quarter of all birds in Canada and the U.S. have been lost. An infographic series breaks down the loss.

Insurance Population for Parrotbills

In an effort to save the Critically Endangered Maui Parrotbill, ABC and partners are helping to build a new parrotbill colony in Hawai'i. 

 

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Photo credits (top to bottom, left to right): Kirtland's Warbler, Jacob Spendelow; Stresseman's Bristlefront, Ciro Albano; Marsh Antwren, Mario Campagnoli; Dickcissel, Dan Behm; Common Potoo, Fabio Maffei/Shutterstock; Baltimore Oriole, Gary Mueller/Macaulay Library courtesy of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology; Chimney Swifts, Carolina Waterfowl Rescue; Maui Parrotbill, Robby Kohley; Northern Saw-whet Owl, mlorenz/Shutterstock. 
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