Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center

One of the most widespread warblers, the vibrant Yellow Warbler nests across North America and winters in Central and South America. An important predator of the coffee berry borer pest, this species helps protect coffee crops on Bird Friendly® farms. #FeatheredFactFriday

“Coffee is a unique crop because it can be grown with trees that benefit climate, biodiversity and farmers alike,” says @SMBC Research Ecologist Dr. Ruth Bennett. “We hope to encourage farmers and industry decision-makers to retain or create agroforestry systems.”

“I would really hope that all of us just take a moment drinking that morning cup of coffee to appreciate the coffee farmers that are growing it, the families that will continue to manage these lands and the birds that sing above the coffee.” – Ruth Bennett, @SMBC Ecologist

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Happy National Catio Day! Did you know that roaming domestic cats are one of the top threats to wild birds in the United States? You can keep songbirds safe and keep your cat healthy and entertained by building your feline friend a catio! . #SAFESongbirds #CatsIndoors

Indigo Bunting and many other birds migrate at night using the stars. Light pollution can disorient them and increase window collisions. Day: add external insect screens. Night: #DimLightsForBirds or close blinds. #FeatheredFactFriday 📸 Dave Liggett©

Bird Friendly® is the only certification that guarantees every coffee bean sold is grown in a way that protects vital habitat for birds and other wildlife. #DrinkBirdFriendly and migrate to the most biodiversity-friendly coffee on the market at BirdFriendly.si.edu

Want to help support birds & their habitats? Start with 7 simple actions! From turning lights off at night to sharing your bird sightings on eBird, there are many ways to #LiveBirdFriendly every day. Learn more: nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-bird… Courtesy of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Whatʼs good for the birds is... good for you. Whatʼs good for the birds is... good for the planet. Whatʼs good for the birds is... good for farmers. Whatʼs good for the birds is... good for nature. Being Bird Friendly® benefits us all. Migrate to Bird Friendly today!

A sneak peak into coffee processing! #BirdFriendlyCoffee #Coffee #CoffeeTime #Café #Birds #MigratoryBirds #WildlifeConservation #Conservation #Organic #Wildlife #Biodiversity #CoffeeLover #CoffeeProcessing #CoffeeHarvest

What is better than the perfect cup of coffee? The perfect cup that also helps support migratory birds and other wildlife! Help us brew a more sustainable future and #DrinkBirdFriendly

Indulge in a cup of sustainable goodness! Bird Friendly® certified coffee isn't just a treat for your taste buds, it's a win for the planet too!

Your coffee is stronger than you think. Help birds and other wildlife by filling your cup with conservation! #WorldWildlifeDay #DrinkBirdFriendly

“The best thing a consumer can do is look for Bird Friendly certified coffees and chocolates, which are the only ones with a biodiversity conservation guarantee,” says Smithsonian ecologist and lead researcher of the Bird Friendly program, Ruth Bennett.

Did you know? The Eastern Bluebird is a symbol of happiness and is often associated with the arrival of spring. These vibrant birds are cavity nesters, often taking up residence in abandoned woodpecker holes or specially designed bluebird nest boxes. #FeatheredFactFriday

La #ReinitaCerúlea, un ave migratoria cuyas poblaciones están en declive, es también un visitante asiduo de los cafetales con sombra, especialmente donde hay Guamos. Esta ave también es parte del elenco de #LosErradicadores #DrinkBirdFriendly

Ecological Benefits of Bird Friendly: Leaf litter, dead plant material like leaves, twigs, & bark, supports a diversity of microscopic organisms called microfauna & adds organic matter that maintains healthy soil, recycles nutrients, & reduces the need for tilling & fertilizer.

Ecological Benefits of Bird Friendly Coffee: Trees on Bird Friendly farms naturally store carbon in their trunks, branches, and roots, helping mitigate the effects of climate change and protect farmer livelihoods.

Ecological Benefits of Bird Friendly Coffee: Pollination and Pest Control! 🪲 Increased pollinator presence and diversity on Bird Friendly farms supports seed dispersal and pollination of trees, flowering plants, and coffee shrubs. Birds also act as a natural pest control.

Ecological Benefits of Bird Friendly Coffee: Species Diversity and Habitat By retaining a variety of tree species, Bird Friendly farms provide a more diverse habitat that supports a greater biodiversity of birds, plants, and other wildlife compared to non-Bird Friendly farms.