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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 7h

Change the angle, change the color! 🔵🟢⚫ The Blue-capped Hummingbird's shimmering plumage comes from the microscopic structure of its feathers. Layers of light-absorbing cells reflect specific wavelengths of light, known as “structural color." More: abcbirds.info/4Avupf7

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Key Biodiversity Areas @keybiodiversity.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📢 OUT NOW: The KBA Programme Annual Report 2026! 🌍📊 Celebrating 10 years since the publication of the Global KBA Standard, this landmark report highlights a decade of science, policy integration, and site-level protection worldwide. 🔗 admin.keybiodiversityareas.org/sites/defaul... #KBAs #30x30

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 11h

🔍 Samoan White-eye FOUND in the highlands of Savai'i! In August 2026, experienced birder Anton Liebermann, with help from local guides, located and photographed a Samoan White-eye. Read more: abcbirds.info/4yqAY17 @rewildorg.bsky.social and @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social 📷: Anton Liebermann

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The Chilean Woodstar is Chile’s smallest bird… and with only about 400 left, it’s also one of the most imperiled. Protecting and restoring its remaining habitat is critical to preventing further declines — and to prevent its extinction. Learn how: abcbirds.info/4z5YrEI

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Together, we can help the world’s most threatened hummingbirds. 🪻 Join ABC host @jerutter.bsky.social for a free webinar exploring the challenges facing these remarkable birds — and the conservation actions that could help secure their future. RSVP: abcbirds.info/4yilEDJ

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Just in time for the Bake-Off — and these recipes are calling for the berry best ingredients. 🍓 The smell of freshly baked desserts is intoxicating. We should probably save some for later, but we can't help ourselves. Doing some planting this fall? abcbirds.info/4hH7IwZ

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Ospreys in the Chesapeake Bay are struggling to feed their chicks. Nesting success is at its lowest level ever recorded due to a shortage of menhaden. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) is considering changes to how menhaden are harvested. Take Action: abcbirds.info/4dSwgRg

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Global Bird Rescue Week (September 21–28) is here! We’re highlighting one of the most significant threats birds face during migration: collisions with windows & buildings. 🪟 There are several ways to reduce collisions around your home. Learn more: abcbirds.info/4gTw2LV

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

This miniature marvel from Mexico is barely the size of a butterfly! 🦋 The Short-crested Coquette moves between elevations seasonally — something called altitudinal migration. This microendemic species is critically endangered. 🎶 “TSIP!” into more: abcbirds.info/4yEGqx8

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Protecting the right habitat makes a difference. 🪻 Across Latin America, 55 threatened bird species face a gap between the habitat they need and the habitat already protected. Join ABC host @jerutter.bsky.social for a free webinar exploring these challenges. RSVP: abcbirds.info/4yOaFBR

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

America's grassland birds need new conservation solutions — and a new Senate bill could help! The bipartisan RANCH Act (S. 5277) would restore 20 million acres of marginal croplands to thriving grasslands. 🦬 Urge your Senators to support: abcbirds.info/4xA5LaC

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Speak up for Osprey in the Chesapeake Bay! The 2026 Osprey breeding season in the Chesapeake Bay has ended, and nesting success there is at its lowest level ever recorded. Tell the ASMFC to adopt conservation-minded reforms that protect menhaden: abcbirds.info/46ZMft1

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It’s Plover Appreciation Day and we are Plover-whelmed by their round fluff, smol squeaks & fast feets. 🏝️ Want to be a shorebird ploverachiever? Keep their habitats healthy by picking up trash & plastic, keeping pets leashed on the beach, & observing them from a safe distance. Plover and out!

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

One bird started a conservation network across Ecuador. 🌎 The discovery of the Jocotoco Antpitta in 1997 led to the creation of an organization protecting 19 reserves across Ecuador. ABC is proud to partner with @jocotoco.bsky.social! More from the @theguardian.com: abcbirds.info/4irxBBU

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Critically Endangered Blue-throated Hillstar shines brightly on a few mountains in southwestern Ecuador. ⛰️ ABC and partners are working with local communities to protect and expand reserves to safeguard their páramo habitat. Learn more: abcbirds.info/4xU4a0i

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Some of the most spectacular hummingbirds are among the most threatened. 📉 Join host @jerutter.bsky.social for a free webinar to learn how habitat protection can secure a future for species like the Endangered Glow-throated Hummingbird & others on the brink. RSVP: abcbirds.info/4h2B4V4

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Finders keepers! 🐦‍⬛ There's just something about all-black, a hint of mystery, & a thrifted collection of shiny treasures… it's practically magic, isn't it? Crow-ious for more? abcbirds.info/4A6G7fS Got to go… there's a murder on the dance floor.

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The Roadless Rule has helped safeguard some of America’s last remaining unfragmented national forests & the wildlife that depend on them. 🌲🛣️🌲 But now, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has moved to rescind this conservation measure. Read more and take bold action: abcbirds.info/4gzwtcR

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Colorado has the opportunity to become a national leader in protecting birds, pollinators, waterways, and ecosystems, but lawmakers need to hear from YOU! Take Bold Action and urge Colorado leaders to curb unnecessary neonic pesticide use: abcbirds.info/4zUfPgR

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Cute… clever… and with an unmatched doubletake! 🦉🦉🦉 Did you know that Burrowing owls have a ssssneaky trick up their feathers? When threatened, young burrowing owls make a rattlesnake-like sound from inside their burrows. Rattle me this, predators! 🐍

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

SpaceX and Louisiana politicians plan to transform one of the Gulf’s most important bird habitats into the world’s largest space launch site – a decision made without local input or environmental review. Read more: abcbirds.info/4cfcnTW

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

You spoke up for Prairie Potholes — and it made a difference! 🎉 The Department of the Interior has announced that it is halting changes to the rule governing wetland easements in the Prairie Potholes Region. In just three days, nearly 6,000 ABC supporters took action!

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Tuna fear them… fishermen love them… meet the Aʻo (Newell's Shearwater)! 🐟 Nicknamed “tuna birds,” ʻAʻo can dive more than 150 feet beneath the surface in pursuit of squid, fish, and other prey. Dive deeper: abcbirds.info/4y5Ln1p

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Make your voice heard for our national forests! 🌳 For 25 years, the Roadless Area Conservation Rule has helped protect some of America’s most pristine forests — & the birds that depend on them. 🔴 Public comment period closes September 21st. Act now: abcbirds.info/4y0SmJ6 More: abcbirds.info/4gzwtcR

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Hummingbirds are making their way south! ⬇️ Each fall, these tiny dynamos travel thousands of miles from breeding habitats across Canada and the United States to nonbreeding grounds in Central America. Learn more: abcbirds.info/4qD0nld

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Steal the Look: American Robin Let the foraging begin! 🦗🪱🪲🐛 As the season shifts, we can sit back, relax, and let the taller grasses offer seeds, shelter, and sustenance for birds passing through — and our local residents, too! Worm into more facts: abcbirds.info/4gyT9tO

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Big news for birds! California has banned paraquat! 🎉 This highly toxic herbicide is linked to devastating environmental & human health impacts across the globe. California is the second U.S. state to ban paraquat, after Vermont. More from @theguardian.com: abcbirds.info/3UkbvHt

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Red Knots can fly nearly 10,000 miles in a single journey, with one legendary Red Knot, B95, traveling the equivalent of a trip to the Moon & halfway back over his lifetime. Join host @jerutter.bsky.social & experts for a free webinar! Can’t make it? Receive the recording: abcbirds.info/4gv91x8

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

*Stomp Stomp Stomp* 🔷🔷🔷 Be like these boobies and step outside your comfort zone. Put your best (blue) foot forward… Take the first step/stomp… No time for cold feet when you know what you want!

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Listen up, because the Black-necked Stilt has something to YAP about! Their most common call is known as the “Yap Call,” a short, sharp sound like the bark of a dog, earning them the adorable nickname “pond poodle.” Learn more: abcbirds.info/4qxqOsk

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

The night sky is a highway for migrating birds, so what happens when it stops being dark? 🌙 The Federal Communications Commission recently greenlit the launch & operation of a test satellite for a company called Reflect Orbital. Read more from @nbcnews.com: abcbirds.info/4i9qw8P

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

🪽 Every migration is an odyssey. This fall, billions of birds — more than 500 species — will take to the skies. Join host @jerutter.bsky.social and ABC experts for a free webinar to follow the journeys of Bell’s Vireo, Red Knot, and Ruby-throated Hummingbird. RSVP: abcbirds.info/4hIS3xO

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Earlier this week, bulldozers were moving through Big Bend National Park, where ESA protections have been waived. 🌵 We heard the welcome news that these activities have been paused. However, ABC is still deeply concerned and in touch with local partners who are documenting the damage.

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Public lands offer equal access to the awe and wonder of birds, wildlife, and our planet. Urge your representatives to vote YES on The Great American Outdoors Act 250. More: abcbirds.info/4qqIhCS Take Action: abcbirds.info/4g1QmKy

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Ready? Set? COOT! 🏁💨 The ʻAlae keʻokeʻo shows up to the party with its own built-in water shoes. Long toes surrounded by flexible lobes help the Hawaiian Coot paddle through the water and walk across soft mud without sinking. Learn more: abcbirds.info/3UylOHS

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

That tiny Ruby-throated Hummingbird visiting your yard this summer will soon embark on an incredible journey south. Join host @jerutter.bsky.social & ABC experts for a free webinar to follow the migration of the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Bell’s Vireo, and Red Knot. RSVP: abcbirds.info/4xE2kjv

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We were excited to be at the @amornith.bsky.social annual meeting last week where scientists, conservationists, and bird advocates came together to share the latest bird research and ideas. 📸 Photos by Shawn Graff, Anna Matthews, & Sarah Macha.

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

🖊️ Hear an original poem written and read by Dr. Mel Michelle Lewis, Executive Curator of Root to Flourish Collective, a transdisciplinary artist whose work is deeply rooted in the nature & culture of the Gulf South. Watch the webinar to learn more about Dr. Mel & their work: abcbirds.info/4fUsI2w

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

(Content Warning: Dead Birds) Researchers at ABC & its Ecuadorian Seabird Bycatch Reduction Program (ESBRP) are voicing concerns over the alarming number of dead & starving seabirds currently being found along the coasts of Ecuador. 🌊 More: abcbirds.info/4wa71Ay

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

They’re saying birding is cool. Something tells me you already know that… We’re excited to see so many new birders turning their passion into action. Young conservationists are helping shape the future for birds. Read more in @theatlantic.com: abcbirds.info/4fLhVI1

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

States are leading the way for birds! ABC policy team members Steve Holmer and Hardy Kern recently got to join over 200 state legislators from around the country at the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators' National Forum. Take Action: abcbirds.org/TakeAction

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Looking for some top-secret native Hawaiian bird intel? DUCK! Often mistaken for a female mallard — the Koloa Maoli is significantly smaller, and has been paddling through the islands for thousands of years. 🌊 Duck into our bird library to learn more: abcbirds.info/4hWqrFj

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

August 8th is Hawaiian Honeycreeper Celebration Day, a date inspired by Hawaiʻi's 808 area code and dedicated to celebrating some of the world's most extraordinary birds! 🏝️ Read about the Pilina Project on our website: abcbirds.info/3TBx2Lx

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Yes, It's STILL baby bird season! 🪶✅ If the bird is mostly feathered, they are likely a fledgling. ❌🪶 If the bird has few or no feathers, they are a nestling & belong back in the nest. (Animal Help Now ahnow.org) More tips: abcbirds.info/4x3SCXl

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Conserving birds and their habitats? Very chic. Be chic with us by taking bold action for birds via ABC's Action Center: abcbirds.org/TakeAction

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Steal the Look: Northern Flicker ⚫ Did someone say craft night? The bag is packed and I’m ready to swoop in for some DIY fun. And since my tongue is already wrapped around my brain… I’ll happily take the lead on deciding our food order. 👅 Dotted with curiosity? Learn more: abcbirds.info/4hf3LA2

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Prairie potholes are one of North America's most important nurseries for birds. Changes to drain tile setback rules could put critical bird habitat at risk. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is asking for input, with a deadline of this Friday, August 7. Act now: abcbirds.info/3RLA8vR

This image shows an American Avocet adult and chick standing on wetland grass. A quote by Brian Brooks, Vice President for Advocacy & Threats Programs at the American Bird Conservancy, discusses the importance of the Prairie Pothole Region for bird conservation.

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

FOUND! 🔍 Red Weaver rediscovered in Kenya! The striking Red Weaver has been documented for the first time since 2014. Supported by an Ornis Birding Expeditions x Lost Birds Expedition Grant. More: abcbirds.info/3RTJhSS @rewildorg.bsky.social @birdlifeglobal.bsky.social

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Talk about a “peck”uliar appetite… the Kaempfer’s Woodpecker prefers to feast on ants. (Bonus points for carpenter ants!) 🐜 🐜 🐜 Nicknamed the "Avian Anteater," this bird spends its days drilling into dead bamboo canes to uncover ant colonies. More: abcbirds.info/4xcAYkb

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American Bird Conservancy @abcbirds.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Neonicotinoid-treated seeds have big impacts beyond where they are planted. One Hive Foundation is releasing a video talking about just that. “Seeding Change: Farming Beyond Neonics." 🎬 Watch the trailer: abcbirds.info/4b8WaiA Learn more: abcbirds.info/4x0bpmo

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