Dedicated to conserving wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.American Bird Conservancy stands up for birds across the Americas. We halt bird extinctions, conserve vital habitats, eliminate key threats, and build the capacity of our partners.

Core values

- **Addressing Threats to Birds**: ABC works to reduce significant threats to bird populations, such as domestic cat mortality, habitat loss, and other human-caused threats, which is crucial for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem health[1].
- **Conservation and Habitat Protection**: ABC has protected over 1.2 million acres of habitat for endangered bird species, improved more than 250,000 acres of habitats, and planted hundreds of thousands of trees and shrubs. These efforts contribute to broader ecosystem health, including clean water and carbon storage[1][4].
- **Community Engagement and Education**: ABC engages in grassroots outreach, develops educational materials, and supports inclusive birding events, which help in raising awareness and promoting conservation among diverse communities[1][3].
- **Policy and Advocacy**: ABC advocates for critical legislation, such as the Migratory Birds of the Americas Conservation Enhancements Act, and works with policymakers to protect bird habitats and reduce threats[1].
- **Sustainable Practices**: The organization promotes sustainable forest management, supports local communities in adopting sustainable livelihoods, and enhances the conservation value of certified forestlands[5].