Bird of the Year is an exciting new program through which ALABAMA AUDUBON will choose a native bird species that is observed often in the state—either year-round or through regular migration—and that will benefit directly from Alabama Audubon’s conservation programs. The 2024 bird is particularly cherished by Alabama’s growing community of people who come together to celebrate birds or advocate for their protection, and was a standout species across 2023—but the full story will be told the night of the gala. Throughout the year, the bird will be prominently featured in outreach programs, and everyone will have the opportunity to learn much more about the species than can be found in a field guide.

Since its inception in 1927, ALABAMA AUDUBON has promoted the conservation and greater knowledge of birds, their habitats, and the natural world in America’s fourth-most biodiverse state.