We love watching and admiring birds like the Rose-breasted Grosbeak, a migratory species that spends part of their lives alongside us. But with their populations dropping, these birds could eventually disappear altogether. In less than 50 years, there’s been a 29% decline among this beautiful songbird. We can’t let them go silent forever.
And it’s not just the Rose-breasted Grosbeak that is suffering. More than 3 billion birds have vanished in the past 50 years. At this moment, birds’ vital habitats are being lost. Climate change is forcing them to relocate to find new homes that can sustain them. And if the trends continue, the birds we love may not survive.
The Birds You Love Need Help
Species that spend part or all of their lives alongside us in and around our communities are at risk, with over 50 million birds lost since 1970.
Building collisions are estimated to kill up to a billion birds in the United States each year.
Rose-breasted Grosbeak populations have declined by 30% in the past 50 years.
We have what it takes to reverse these disturbing trends and create a brighter future for birds. To revitalize the Rose-breasted Grosbeak and other forest-dwelling birds, our Healthy Forest initiative has prioritized protection and management. And we’re using our 100 plus years of expertise to create and maintain bird-friendly communities. We’re restoring and protecting intact forests, promoting plants for birds, and advocating for bird-friendly buildings.
