Millions of acres of habitat are lost or degraded every single year resulting in more and more species of birds pushed toward extinction.
One bird feeling this loss acutely is the Golden-winged Warbler who has lost 98 percent of their population in Southern Appalachia since the 1960s. They lose 9 percent of their population in the Appalachian mountains every year, 10 times the loss seen in the Great Lakes.
And it’s why we’re committed to protecting birds like the Golden-winged Warbler across their range to and help reverse these dire trends.
Last year alongside our partners, we tagged a total of 14 Golden-winged Warblers with tiny trackers strapped to their backsides. These trackers allow us to learn more about their movements and any obstacles they come into contact with during their journey from Appalachia to Latin America and back again.
With the data collected from these devices we will better understand what is needed to protect and restore the lands that birds like the Golden-winged Warbler need most.
The birds we love need protection
The Golden-winged Warbler has suffered one of the biggest population declines of any songbird.
Breeding adults make up one of the smallest populations of any songbird outside the Endangered Species List.
We are studying the movements of Golden-winged Warbler to better protect them.
We’re doing everything we can for species like the Golden-winged Warbler, Snowy Owl, and all at-risk birds. Your continued support powers our work to protect them and the habitats they need year after year.
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