{"id":11485,"date":"2020-09-28T11:04:05","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T15:04:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.birdscaribbean.org\/?page_id=11484"},"modified":"2026-04-07T16:42:20","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:42:20","slug":"caribbean-endemic-bird-festival","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.birdscaribbean.org\/caribbean-endemic-bird-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"BJ<\/p>\n

Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>BirdsCaribbean is working to increase awareness and appreciation of the region\u2019s unique bird life through an annual Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival (CEBF).<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s theme \u201cEvery Bird Counts \u2013 Your Observations Matter<\/i>\u201d<\/strong> shines the spotlight on the power of citizen science, reminding us that you don\u2019t need a lab coat or a PhD to contribute to science; you just need curiosity and a genuine love for nature and community. When we say \u201cEvery Bird Counts,\u201d we mean it. Whether it is a tiny, iridescent Antillean Crested Hummingbird darting through your garden or the elusive Imperial Amazon (Sisserou) high up in the canopy in the rainforest, every single sighting you record<\/i> provides a vital data point. These observations help us build a regional map showing us exactly where our endemic species are thriving and where they might be in trouble.<\/p>\n

This community-collected data is the backbone of informed conservation action because we cannot protect what we do not know.<\/b> By involving everyone, from curious school children to seasoned experts, we create a massive, islands-wide \u201cneighborhood watch\u201d for our birds. By involving the whole community, we move people beyond casual observation and into the role of proud environmental stewards. Cool, right?<\/p>\n

Your contributions help scientists\u00a0 identify which habitats need urgent protection and provide real-time results through platforms like eBird.<\/a> This allows us to see population trends as they happen, giving us the power to respond faster to environmental changes and ensure our endemic birds are around for years to come.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to learn more about our plans to celebrate birds\u00a0 this spring.<\/strong> We hope you will\u00a0 join us in our month-long celebration of the festival with your own activities, such as birdwatching, habitat cleanups, planting native trees, and joining citizen science projects. Similar to our previous three CEBFs, we will be featuring a new Endemic Bird of the Day<\/a>, puzzles, coloring pages, activities, webinars, and much more!\u00a0 You can find a\u00a0library of our past Endemic Birds of the Day here<\/a>. Be sure to follow us on social media, @BirdsCaribbean (Instagram and Facebook), and share how you are participating at home!<\/p>\n

Looking for a CEBF event on your island? Check our map below for what is going on near you!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n