If there was ever a time when birds needed this community to come together for their protection, it’s right now. The Rufous Hummingbird has suffered steep population declines—losing 50% or more of their populations in just 50 years. And sadly, they’re far from alone: This copper-colored beauty is one of 37 Orange Alert Tipping Point species that have experienced long-term population losses and accelerated declines within the past decade.

Please start an annual donation right away to give the birds the protection they need, not just today but tomorrow, too. Thanks to a group of generous donors your first gift could be matched, up to $500,000, to bring birds back from the brink.