
Mission & Strategy
Our mission is to conserve wild birds and their habitats throughout the Americas.
We achieve our mission using a simple yet effective approach to conservation. Following this proven strategy, we prevent extinctions, reverse declines, reduce threats, and build the bird conservation movement.
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What’s the Deal with Duck Bills?
If you've ever gotten a glimpse inside the beak of a bold duck or goose that approached you at a local park or elsewhere, you may have done a double take. Were those … teeth?! We're here to answer all of your questions about ducks' eating habits and shed light on those famously funny-shaped beaks.

Forming Kinship with Seabirds
Just as communities throughout history understood seabird nests (or their absence) as signs of resource abundance or scarcity, scientists today monitor seabird breeding productivity as an indicator of ocean health, and so we’re keenly aware of threats the birds and the waters they inhabit face.

The Great American Outdoors Act: A Win for Wildlife and Communities
American Bird Conservancy (ABC) is a major supporter of H.R. 9250, the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA250). This landmark bipartisan legislation represents a vital lifeline for birds, a cornerstone of environmental resilience, and a profound victory for outdoor equity.
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