Contestants from the U.S., Canada, Chile, and Colombia highlight how birds connect us across continents. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. This photo of a common merganser (Mergus merganser) in East Bay Sandbar, Nova Scotia, Canada won the female bird prize for contestants in the United States and Canada. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .

Bird photos that really take flight. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. An estimated 50 billion wild birds populate our planet, according to a 2021 study . From garbage-eating urban pigeons to colorful parrots in tropical forests, the diversity of birds is impressive. For the past 120 years, the National Audubon Society has worked to helped Earth's birds through conservation and awareness campaigns.