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Kirtland’s Warblers are one of North America’s rarest songbirds, wintering in the Bahamas and breeding almost exclusively in Michigan’s young jack pine forests, where Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center scientists have studied them since 2006! Learn more at: BirdFriendly.si.edu

Did you know that you can help monitor bird nests? Following the life of a nest provides the opportunity to make an important scientific contribution but must be done very carefully. Interested in learning more? Visit nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-bird…

✨ Pictured here is a Golden-winged Warbler studied by the Bird Friendly research team in Panama! These birds are key indicators of ecosystem health, making them ideal for measuring biodiversity in both coffee regions and North America. Migrate to Bird Friendly today!

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A medium to long-distant migrant, the Prothonotary Warbler arrives to its breeding range in April and can be spotted moving through the understory of swampy woodlands. They rely on standing dead trees, or snags, in these habitats where they nest in cavities. #FeatheredFactFriday

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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

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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!