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The State of Canada's Birds

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Recent updates to extinction risk assessments for Canadian birds

In 2024, the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) assessed the status of six bird species, two for the first time. Of the reassessed species, just one improved in status since its previous assessment; the remainder are unchanged, or reassessed at a higher threat level. Ninety-four ...

Unveiling the Blackpoll Warbler’s Epic Migration

The Blackpoll Warbler (Setophaga striata) is a small but extraordinary songbird renowned for its incredible migratory journeys. Weighing just 12 grams, this bird connects boreal forests in North America to tropical regions in South America by traveling thousands of kilometers each year. For the last decade a dedicated group of ...

Pleins feux sur les migrations épiques de la Paruline rayée

La Paruline rayée (Setophaga striata) est un passereau de petite taille – elle pèse seulement 12 grammes – mais renommé pour ses extraordinaires migrations. Chaque année, elle parcourt des milliers de kilomètres entre les forêts boréales d’Amérique du Nord et les régions tropicales d’Amérique du Sud, et vice-versa.

Choosing the Right Feeder and Seed: A Guide to Keeping Backyard Birds Healthy

Feeding birds is a wonderful way to connect with nature, support local wildlife, and enjoy the beauty of feathered friends right in your backyard. But to make the most of this rewarding hobby, it’s essential to choose the right feeder and seed type while maintaining a clean and safe environment ...

Help Count Birds for Science during the 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count

Joining the longest-running bird census is a way for all of us to help protect wild birds.

The Diplomatic Mission of the Olive-sided Flycatcher

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on our Avian Ambassador for the year—the Olive-sided Flycatcher, whose diplomatic mission began way back in May when they first arrived in Canada. They brought us an urgent message, but to understand it we must pay close attention.

Big Changes for High-Impact Science Journal

Now in its 20th year of operation, the Avian Conservation and Ecology (ACE) scientific journal has now published over 500 articles on a diversity of topics that have been viewed online millions of times. The sound science and conservation recommendations that ACE provides are needed now more than ever. Dr ...

The Annual Christmas Bird Count Celebrates 125 Years in Canada

It’s a big year for the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) as we celebrate 125 years! Starting with 27 participants looking for an alternative to the “Christmas Side Hunt”, the CBC has grown into an important Citizen Science program which contributes to research across North America. We took a moment to ...

The Wood Duck’s Journey: A Conservation Success Story

Imagine a tiny wood duckling perched high in a tree cavity, just one day old. With courage beyond its size, it leaps into the unknown, wings outstretched, and lands on the forest floor. Guided by its mother’s call, it begins a journey to the wetlands, where it will thrive, surrounded ...

Project FeederWatch Returns for Its 38th Season: Help Birds Canada track winter bird populations from home this winter

Running now through April 30, 2025, Project FeederWatch invites people of all ages and skill levels to contribute valuable data on winter bird abundance, a crucial tool for understanding how bird populations are faring during the colder months. For the past 38 years, Project FeederWatch has provided essential insights into ...

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