Science & InnovationWe reveal how nature works
We bring together scientists, students, and people from all walks of life in the quest to generate new knowledge and conserve our shared natural world. You can help.
eBird Status and Trend models are enabling new ways of viewing birds across continental scales.
What you can do Lifelong Learning and Citizen Science
Begin your journey here. Choose a project to match your interests.
Great Backyard Bird Count
Join us for the Great Backyard Bird Count, February 15–18
Project FeederWatch
Enjoy birds at your feeder and share your observations
Celebrate Urban Birds
Connect with birds in your community with science, art, & events
Macaulay Library
Explore sights and sounds of animals from around the world
Student Resources
Merge your passion for birds with studies in any field
Young Birders Network
Connect with other young birders
EducationWe open doors to the natural world
Help us foster inquiry and learning, starting with the earliest ages and lasting a lifetime. We’re dedicated to inspiring new science and conservation leaders.
Our K-12 program partners with educators in Central America to connect kids with birds.
ConservationWe transform science into action
In service to the natural world, we work with communities around the globe to inspire and inform conservation. Your support helps us find solutions for a sustainable planet alive with the beauty of birds–where together humans and wildlife can thrive.
See Your Impact
Conservation in Action
How We Use Sound to Help Protect Elephants from Poaching
Conservation in Action
How Can a Great Cup of Coffee Support Birds, Farmers, and Local Communities?
Living Bird Latest stories from our award-winning magazine
Macaulay Library
A wildlife media archive with 10,937,402 photos, sounds, and videos from around the world.
Ashy Drongo (Bornean) © Lucas Bobay Dark-eyed Junco © Mason Maron Buff-breasted Sandpiper © Mat Gilfedder Northern Hawk Owl © Bryan Calk Eurasian Nutcracker © Hans Norelius Red-necked Avocet © David Irving Tanager Finch © Steve Kelling Northern Shoveler © August Davidson Onsgard White Ibis © Liam Wolff Anna's Hummingbird © Bridget Spencer Chestnut-tailed Minla © Natthaphat Chotjuckdikul Pileated Woodpecker © Drew Chaney Evening Grosbeak © Bryan Calk Pied Bushchat © Natthaphat Chotjuckdikul Firethroat © Natthaphat Chotjuckdikul White-winged Crossbill © Bryan Calk Rainbow Lorikeet © Rufus Wareham Palm Warbler © August Davidson Onsgard Black-browed Albatross © Ian Routley White-winged Crossbill © Bryan Calk
