News Room
Recent News Releases
Study: Oriole Hybridization Is a Dead End, August 3, 2020
Scientists say Baltimore and Bullock’s Orioles are not merging
New U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule undermines mission to protect birds, July 16, 2020
New rule counteracts FWS’s mission and does not simplify the regulatory environment for businesses
Birdwatchers Set World Records On Global Big Day, May 15, 2020
Socially distanced, more people reported birds in a single day than ever before
World Migratory Bird Day is May 9, May 5, 2020
Here’s how you can celebrate and help birds right from home
Birds Are Coming Through: Time to Switch Off the Lights, April 16, 2020
Turn off non-essential lights to protect birds during spring migration
Join “Lights Out Texas” to Protect Migratory Birds, April 16, 2020
New study is testing light reduction strategies
Make Backyard Discoveries With the Free Merlin Bird ID App, April 9, 2020
Noticing more birds while you’re at home? Learn their names with Merlin
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Robyn Bailey
Project Leader, NestWatch
Nesting Biology • Nest and Egg Identification • Nest Boxes • Citizen ScienceJessie Barry
Program Manager
David Bonter
Director, Citizen Science
Citizen Science • Avian Ecology • Foraging EcologyKathi Borgmann
Communications Coordinator
Science Communication • Bird Identification • Breeding Biology • Avian Conservation • Bird Song • Wildlife Restoration EcologyChristopher Clark
Senior Scientist; Professor
Acoustic Ecology • Behavioral Ecology • Bioacoustics • Animal Communication • Bio-engineeringAndré Dhondt
Director, Bird Population Studies
Disease Ecology • Population Ecology • Behavioral Ecology • Evolutionary Ecology • Conservation BiologyCharles Eldermire
Bird Cams Project Leader
Andrew Farnsworth
Research Associate
Bird Migration • Aeroecology • Bioacoustics • Radar Ornithology • Climate ChangeJohn Fitzpatrick
Executive Director
Administrative Oversight • Fundraising • Board Relations • Conservation Science • External CommunicationEmma Greig
Project Leader
Behavioral EcologyWesley Hochachka
Assistant Director, Bird Population Studies
Population Ecology • Citizen Science • Ecological Informatics • Disease EcologyMarshall Iliff
Project Co-Leader
eBird • Status and Trends • Migration • Species Distribution • TaxonomyHolger Klinck
Director, Bioacoustics Research Program
Frank La Sorte
Research Associate
Bird Migration • Climate Change • Urbanization • Biogeography • MacroecologyIrby Lovette
Fuller Professor of Ornithology
Kevin J. McGowan
Project Manager, Distance Learning in Bird Biology
Crows • Behavioral Ecology • Ornithological Trivia • Bird Identification • Translating Science to General AudiencesTina Phillips
Assistant Director
Citizen Science • Evaluation • Learning • Social ScienceKaren Purcell
Project Leader
Aaron Rice
Principal Ecologist
Bioacoustics • Conservation Biology • Fish Biology • Marine Ecology • Animal BehaviorAmanda Rodewald
Senior Director, Conservation Science
Ken Rosenberg
Applied Conservation Scientist
Bird Habitat • Conservation • SustainabilityViviana Ruiz Gutierrez
Quantitative Ecologist
Applied Population Ecology • Conservation Science • Quantitative Ecology • Tropical Ecology and ConservationEdwin Scholes
Birds-of-Paradise Project Leader
Birds-of-Paradise • Audiovisual Media • New Guinea Ornithology • Evolutionary BiologyMya Thompson
Co-Director for Engagement in Science and Nature
Online Learning • Instructional Design • Media Production • Environmental Education • Animal Communication • Science CommunicationNancy Trautmann
Director, Education
Curriculum Development • Professional Development for K-12 Educators • Research on Learning Outcomes for Teachers and StudentsMike Webster
Director, Macaulay Library
Animal Behavior • Animal Communication • Evolution • Bird Song • Breeding BiologyPeter Wrege
Project Leader
Behavioral Ecology • Bioacoustics • Acoustic Monitoring • Elephant Behavior and Conservation