BirdsCaribbean

BirdsCaribbean is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization dedicated to the conservation of Caribbean birds and their habitats. We are a vibrant international network of members and partners, committed to raising awareness, promoting sound science, and empowering local people to build a region where birds and ecosystems thrive and where communities benefit from their protection. Founded in 1988, BirdsCaribbean is the largest bird conservation organization in the insular Caribbean, including Bermuda, the Bahamas, and all islands within the Caribbean basin. With over 37 years of combined experience across our staff, board, and network, we have developed an extensive network of 60+ partner organizations, including government agencies, academic institutions, NGOs, and community-based groups. Together, we implement regional programs focused on capacity building, research, monitoring, education, outreach, and the development of sustainable livelihoods through bird and nature tourism. Our core initiatives include long-term monitoring programs for migratory and resident birds (e.g., the Caribbean Waterbird Census, Caribbean Seabird Program, and Landbird Monitoring Program), education and outreach efforts such as the Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival and World Migratory Bird Day, and habitat restoration and conservation action. Through our Caribbean Birding Trail and interpretive guide training workshops, we are also fostering ecotourism and community-led conservation. BirdsCaribbean provides training, materials, and technical support to build local capacity. We employ a “train the trainer” model to ensure sustainability and local leadership. Our biennial conferences and workshops unite a broad cross-section of stakeholders and experts, supporting collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the region.