Decline of Migratory Birds Prompts Call to Action

February 13-16, 2008, over 1,000 wildlife professionals will converge on McAllen, Texas to address the threats causing the rapid decline of many migratory bird species. Studies show that populations of once-common migratory birds such as the Cerulean Warbler have declined by 82% and the Rusty Blackbird has declined by over 90%.

You are cordially invited to attend “Tundra to Tropics: Connecting Birds, Habitats and People”, the 4th International Partners in Flight Conference, which will focus on furthering bird and habitat conservation throughout the Western Hemisphere. The goal will be to produce strategic action plans to guide future conservation efforts.

This event is a great opportunity to meet with scientists and bird conservationists, to learn about emerging threats such as climate change, to visit conservation projects, and to go birding with experts. There will be keynote speakers, social events, a poster session, and a variety of single- and multi-day birding field trips.

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For more information, please email , U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service with inquiries or contact , American Bird Conservancy, 202/234-7181, or

The 4th International Partners in Flight Conference is sponsored by federal and state wildlife agencies, and conservation organizations. Check out the preliminary conference schedule here, or the session overview here. Official Conference Calendar, and Unaffiliated Events Calendar.