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The Common Nighthawk is one of the Western Hemisphere’s most widespread migratory birds, breeding from coast to coast, and from the Yukon all the way down to Panama. Yet, we know surprisingly little about them, especially their lives after they leave their breeding sites.

Each year, the global extinction risk to all bird species is assessed by BirdLife International, the official Red List Authority for birds for The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species™.

Steven Price, President of Birds Canada, explains why the regulation change regarding the Migratory Bird Treaty Act is the wrong move and why Canadians should be concerned about it.

February 2 is World Wetlands Day! This is a perfect time to reflect on and raise global awareness of the vital role of wetlands for people and our planet.

We are facing a biodiversity crisis, but we still have the chance to save species that are depending on the decisions we make today. We’re asking you to work with us for the future of birds by becoming a Birds Canada member.

This year’s Great Backyard Bird Count gives us the opportunity to help the birds we love by observing them from the safety of our own home or local community, and making them count in this global event.