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Protecting Migratory Birds Requires Focus on Habitat
This year, a team of educators and biologists came together and decided International Migratory Bird Day should focus on habitat restoration. Habitat loss and degradation are major threats to migratory bird populations. To protect the birds, we must restore the ecosystems they call home. Below you’ll find birds that depend upon unique ecosystems for survival, and how you can help.
Grasslands
Send a message urging the Environmental Protection Agency to protect this critical habitat.
Wetlands
Send a message to your members of Congress, telling them to protect wetlands and to strengthen the Clean Water Rule.
Yards
Provide food, water, cover and a place for animals to raise their young, and your yard is on its way to becoming a Certified Wildlife Habitat.
Mangroves
Tell Florida legislators to prioritize Everglades restoration for migratory birds and other wildlife.
Tropical Forests
More Ways to Celebrate
- 10 things you can do to help declining migratory bird populations.
- Learn more about migratory birds with fact sheets, coloring pages and more.
- Update your Facebook cover image to highlight migratory birds.
- Find events to get involved with for International Migratory Bird Day.
- Tweet using #IMBD to increase knowledge and raise awareness.