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Dedicated to understanding, conserving and championing the grand phenomenon of bird migration
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Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center

The Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center is dedicated to understanding, conserving and championing the grand phenomenon of bird migration. Founded in 1991, and located at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C., SMBC scientists seek to clarify why migratory bird populations are declining before the situation becomes desperate. Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center programs help raise awareness about migratory birds and the need to protect diverse habitats across the Western Hemisphere.

Center News

Apr. 19, 2019
The Manakin Challenge: Uncovering Bird Social Networks
Humans have Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat. Wire-tailed manakins have social networks, too. For... read more
Mar. 05, 2019
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