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What birds tell us about the state of the planet, the pressures on nature, and the solutions needed to conserve species and habitats.

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State of the World’s Birds 2025 Annual Update

This annual update profiles some of the key developments in bird science and conservation over the last year. It summarises the latest knowledge on the changing conservation status and trends of the world’s birds (State), the threats causing birds to decline (Pressure), and the conservation actions being taken to improve their status (Response).

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Americas flyway system

31 January 2024

The Americas Flyways Initiative: an innovative approach to tackling the biodiversity and climate crises in the Western hemisphere

In September 2023, BirdLife International, the National Audubon Society and the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) launched the Americas Flyway Initiative—an innovative approach to tackling the biodiversity and climate crises in the Western hemisphere.

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Our State of the World's Birds articles synthesise the work and knowledge of the BirdLife Partnership, as well as leading researchers and conservationists from around the globe.

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