From school programs and family festivals to citizen science and professional training courses, the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center engages people of all ages and backgrounds in learning about the wonders of migratory birds.

For Everyone

Bird House

The Bird House exhibit invites Zoo visitors to soar into the fascinating world of North American shorebirds, waterfowl and songbirds.

Neighborhood Nestwatch

Wondering which birds call your neighborhood home? This citizen science nature-watching program connects backyard "biologists" with Zoo scientists.

Neotropical Migratory Bird FAQs

Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about Neotropical migratory birds.

For Educators

Follow That Bird!

In this middle school science and technology unit, students investigate the latest bird tracking devices and explore tracking data collected by Smithsonian scientists to better understand and protect migratory birds.

Bridging the Americas

Bridging the Americas / Unidos por las aves

Bridging the Americas/Unidos por las Aves is a cross-cultural environmental education program that partners classes in grades 2 through 4 in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. with classes in Latin America.

About the Program

Read how feathered diplomats unite pupils in North and Central America. This article was featured in Smithsonian Insider.