New research from Smithsonian Bird Friendly and collaborators shows the importance of coffee farm-level leadership and empowerment in achieving sustainability, and recognizes the importance of farmer decisions in conserving birds and biodiversity– link.springer.com/article/10.100…

Maintaining standing dead trees, or snags, is a recommended on-farm criteria of the Bird Friendly® certification. Snags provide vital resources like insects and places to nest for birds like this Plain-brown Woodcreeper in Peru–spotted here gathering nesting materials. #WMBD2024

#WorldMigratoryBirdDay is this Saturday! Want to support the migratory birds in your area? Celebrate #WMBD2024 by exploring some simple ideas for creating a more bird friendly home and yard–for both migratory and resident bird species: nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-bird…

Tree Swallows often nest in bird houses. But in regions with no supply of artificial nest sites, they must compete with other birds–and arrive early in spring to stake out territories. Learn more with the Bird Migration Explorer: birdmigrationexplorer.org
#FeatheredFactFriday

¿Qué percepción tienen los caficultores de la biodiversidad y del cambio climático? Junto con Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, evaluamos cómo las prácticas de manejo en fincas cafeteras afectan a la biodiversidad y cómo dichos efectos se relacionan con una caficultura más resiliente. #DrinkBirdFriendly

Spring migration is hitting its peak across the U.S., and you can help migratory birds on their journey! From planting native plants to turning lights off at night–explore 7 Simple Actions you can take to #LiveBirdFriendly this migration season and beyond: nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-bird…

From farm to cup: Bird Friendly® certified coffee is kept separate from all non-Bird Friendly coffee along each step of the supply chain, ensuring every bean comes from farms that maintain vital habitat for birds and other wildlife. #DrinkBirdFriendly

'My research helped to reinforce that the post-fledging period is a critical life stage for birds; it’s a key steppingstone to everything else they do in life.' -Todd Jones, Smithsonian postdoctoral fellow.

Monitoring birds is essential to help protect them, but tracking the world's 10,000 bird species is a great challenge for scientists. You can help! Join a local birding project or report what you see using the eBird app. Learn more: s.si.edu/livebirdfriend… #NationalGoBirdingDay

Pine Warblers that breed in the northern U.S. and Canada migrate to wintering grounds in the southeastern U.S., where there are also resident populations. It is one of the first warblers to return in spring and the only warbler that regularly eats seeds. #FeatheredFactFriday

Panamanian geisha coffee has been called 'God in a cup,' but never Smithsonian Bird Friendly certified. That might soon change as researchers from National Zoo's Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center find new ways to grow coffee in Smithsonian Panama in harmony with migratory songbirds.

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Travel to Panama’s coffee farms on the new “The Birds and the Beans” episode of the Sidedoor Podcast! Learn about coffee cupping, the origin of the Bird Friendly® coffee certification, Panamanian Geisha coffees, and current Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center and Smithsonian Panama research–si.edu/sidedoor/birds…

'When coffee is grown sustainably it provides spaces for all of those unique forms of life.' - Dr. Ruth Bennett, Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center Ecologist

Happy #EarthDay ! Watch Café y Aves to see how coffee farmers play a vital role in bird conservation: nationalzoo.si.edu/cafe-y-aves #OurSustainablePlanet

What's good for the birds is good for all of us!🌱☕🦜Bird Friendly® farms maintain a natural forest canopy, providing vital resources for birds as well as important ecological services. Celebrate #EarthDay & choose the coffee that’s good for the planet: drinkbirdfriendly.com

Can you spot the Saffron-crowned Tanager? This bird can be found in mixed species flocks in the northern Andes from Venezuela to Bolivia. The individual pictured was spotted eating fruit on a Bird Friendly® coffee farm in Villa Rica, Peru! #FeatheredFactFriday

🌳 Forests are an incredible part of our world, providing us with clean air to breathe and safe habitat for all manner of birds, insects and animals. They also are critical tools to limit the impacts of climate change on our world. #EarthMonth (1/3)

Did you know Bird Friendly® coffee can help mitigate the effects of climate change? Diverse, forested ecosystems like Bird Friendly farms can more effectively manage heavier and more frequent rainfalls, helping to prevent soil erosion and intense flooding. #DrinkBirdFriendly

Does your lawn support birds? Native plants' nectar, seeds, berries and the insects they attract sustain birds and wildlife. With spring migration in full swing, it’s the perfect time to add native plants! Explore the best plants for birds in your region: audubon.org/native-plants