ABC's International Programs

Bird conservation in any one country cannot work in isolation. Neighboring countries and those separated by thousands of miles are intrinsically linked through bird migration, as well as shared environmental elements such as climate, and geographical features such as rivers and mountain ranges. Even in the case of isolated endemic or range-restricted birds, seemingly unique conservation problems often have common solutions if only these can be shared.

Since 1995, ABC's International Program has built a strong partnership network among North American, Latin American, and Caribbean organizations. By working in tandem with local, in-country organizations, ABC ensures the most efficient and effective bird conservation action. Today, ABC is the only US-based group with a major focus on the conservation of threatened resident and migratory birds in Latin America and the Caribbean .

ABC has one of the most cost-efficient international programs of any conservation organization. ABC manages over 50 projects across Latin America and the Caribbean, with the maximum possible proportion of funds raised going directly to on-the-ground conservation efforts.

You can help to support ABC’s outstanding international conservation efforts by joining ABC or directly supporting our projects.

Visit a Reserve! ABC and our partners have created reserves to protect some of the rarest bird species in the world. At some of these sites, we have built ecolodges so that visitors can see these birds and their spectacular environments. Take a trip, enjoy the accommodations and scenery, and help some of the world’s imperiled bird species along the way!