Bird conservation status

Top 10 birds with the most critical conservation status

How bird conservation status impacts ecosystem health and biodiversity

You rely on birds as ecosystem engineers —they control pests, disperse seeds, pollinate plants, and cycle nutrients across continents through migration, making avian ecology essential for ecosystem health and biodiversity conservation worldwide.


bird conservation status

Understanding bird conservation status codes: what they mean

Bird conservation status explained: Discover how species are classified, threats they face, and critical steps to protect endangered birds globally. Master Bird Conservation Status and the IUCN Red List. Learn what categories like Vulnerable really mean. Read the ultimate guide to extinction risk!.
Understanding bird conservation status codes: what they mean

    Top 10 birds with the most critical conservation status


Bird conservation status updates: tracking population trends year by year

  • eBird Status and Tren ds (S&T) products transform raw bird sightings submitted by the global eBird community into high-resolution estimates of bird distribution, abundance, and population trends over time.


  • What causes birds to be listed as endangered or threatened

    Bird conservation status charts: visual guide to species protection levels

    The Red List is nicknamed the “barometer of life”, for it is a rich compendium of information on the threats to species, their ecological requirements, where they live, and information on conservation actions that can be taken to reduce their risk of extinction.