Press Room

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If you are a member of the press, you can reach ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Media Relations at media@audubon.org.

A meadowlark sings, perched on a dried plant in a field.
Department of the Interior Weakens Key Migratory Bird Treaty Act Protections, Increasing Risk for Millions of Birds
April 15, 2025
Migratory Bird Treaty
An owl sits in a tree in a dark forest.
Senate Introduction of Fix Our Forests Act Offers Path to Address Wildfire Risks to Forests, Communities
April 11, 2025
Policy
A female and male Common Yellowthroat perch next to each other on a tree branch.
Fall Migration Is the Most Dangerous Season for Warblers, per New ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Study
March 27, 2025 — For the brightly colored songbirds that breed in the US and Canada, the southbound journeys after the breeding season include more exposure to conservation challenges such as light pollution and urban and suburban landscapes.
Press Room
El cóndor, un tesoro que sobrevuela el paisaje andino chileno.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Expands in Chile to Protect Birds’ Essential Migratory Routes
March 24, 2025
News
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Reaffirms Commitment to Chuckwalla National Monument
March 18, 2025 — National Monument designation—championed by Tribal, business, conservation and community groups—faces uncertainty.
News
A common tern flying
Migratory Birds that Fly between Canada and South America Face Highest Risk, per New ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Study
February 17, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ scientists developed a new framework to understand threats to migratory species and found that birds traversing the longest distances across the Americas are at highest risk, underscoring the need for coordinated hemispheric conservation efforts.
Press Room
A Great Egret with long white plumes perches on a thin branch.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Commits to Continued Bipartisan Collaboration for Conservation
February 06, 2025
A female Mallard in flight, holding an egg in her beak.
In Research, Ignoring Female Birds Harms Scientific Understanding
January 30, 2025 — A new study shows that ecological research often ignores or excludes data on female birds and behavior, resulting in erroneous assumptions on conservation.
Science
A Pileated Woodpecker perches on a tree backlit by a golden sky.
Fix Our Forests Act Advances in Congress, Spotlighting the Growing Wildfire Risk to Forests and Communities, But Further Improvements Needed
January 28, 2025
News
Ninth Circuit Upholds Decision in Favor of Greater Sage-grouse Habitat
January 17, 2025 — Greater Sage-Grouse in the news again as court invalidates oil and gas leasing in essential habitat
News
Colorado River States Miss Deadline as Crisis Deepens
November 12, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ emphasizes the need for swift, cooperative action to safeguard water for 40 million people and 400 bird species.
Western Water News
West Coast Brown Pelican Study Shows How Community Science Can Fill Conservation Data Gaps
November 07, 2025
CALIFORNIA
A colorful mural of a warbler and flowers painted on a garden shed.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Mural Project and NYC Parks Celebrate New Murals at Community Gardens
November 06, 2025 — Murals draw attention to climate-threatened birds and small greenspaces they depend on.
News
Two colorful hummingbirds perch on a mossy branch, facing opposite directions.
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Receives $2 Million from Bezos Earth Fund to Harness AI for Bird Conservation in Latin America
October 26, 2025 — The award supports innovative use of artificial intelligence to help local communities protect biodiversity across the Americas.
Fatal bird collisions underscore need for North Texans to go Lights Out! as peak fall bird migration gets underway
September 25, 2025 — More than 65M birds have already migrated through the region this season
TEXAS
Two California Photographers Win in 2025 International ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
September 17, 2025 — Congratulations to Barbara Swanson of San Diego and Parham Pourahmad of Santa Clara
CALIFORNIA
A Long-billed Curlew makes a splash in shallow water.
New Study Reveals Where Conservation Can Deliver for Birds, Communities, and Climate
September 16, 2025 — ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ unveils a framework that prioritizes biodiversity, natural climate solutions, and local community engagement in order to protect birds and people.
Conservation
Two Greater Sage-Grouse stand in a field at dawn.
Changes to Habitat Plans Released for Comment as Greater Sage-grouse Numbers Continue to Decline
September 04, 2025 — Decisions guide management of 50 million acres of range for iconic Western bird
News
A forest canopy and blue skies.
Santee Cooper and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Announce Agreement on Transmission Line Span Through Beidler Forest
September 02, 2025 — With good faith negotiations, an agreement was reached to move forward.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Flock of seabirds on water
Large Vessels Pose Threat to Migratory Bird Species, Study Finds
August 20, 2025 — Michigan State University researchers and partners have been mapping the overlap between marine traffic and seabird movements to see when ships meet seabirds.
ALASKA