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The National Audubon Society ( Audubon; / ˈɔːdəbɒn /) is an American non-profit environmental organization dedicated to conservation of birds and their habitats. Located in the United States and incorporated in 1905, Audubon is one of the oldest of such organizations in the world.
Our chapters and centers are hubs that connect individuals and communities to Audubon and to action. And, of course, we have birds Birds delight and connect people across cultural, generational, and geographic boundaries.
Signature. John James Audubon (born Jean-Jacques Rabin, April 26, 1785 – January 27, 1851) was a French-American self-trained artist, naturalist, and ornithologist. His combined interests in art and ornithology turned into a plan to make a complete pictorial record of all the bird species of North America. [1]
For more than a century, the National Audubon Society has preserved bird habitats, conducted scientific research, influenced policymakers to enact commonsense conservation laws, and engaged communities across the hemisphere to protect the natural resources upon which birds—and we—depend.
Audubon’s work continues today across the hemisphere in the form of scientific research, policymaking, education, community engagement, and the conservation and management of 300 million acres of bird habitat. Highlights from more than a century's worth of Audubon.
Jun 11, 2024 · John James Audubon. Original name: Fougère Rabin or Jean Rabin. Baptismal name: Jean-Jacques Fougère Audubon. Born: April 26, 1785, Les Cayes, Saint-Domingue, West Indies [now in Haiti] Died: January 27, 1851, New York, New York, U.S. (aged 65) Awards And Honors: Hall of Fame (1900) Notable Works: “The Birds of America”
Jan 20, 2022 · John James Audubon was a self-taught ornithologist and artist. The Birds of America, Audubon's collection of lifelike drawings, was a feat of artistry, technical skill and determination.
