24 Jan World Migratory Bird Day 2025 Poster Revealed
The World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) 2025 campaign is here, and it’s as inspiring as ever! This year’s theme, “Shared Spaces: Building Bird-Friendly Cities & Communities,” encourages us to create and repair environments where both people and migratory birds can thrive. To kick off the campaign, today, we have unveiled its stunning official poster, accompanied by a lineup of featured bird species that represent conservation challenges across the globe.
Art for Conservation
Art has always been at the heart of World Migratory Bird Day, and 2025 is no different. This year’s campaign poster, beautifully crafted by artist Annamaria Savrino, showcases the interconnectedness of humans and migratory birds. Each illustrated bird species highlights challenges like habitat destruction, light pollution, and window collisions—and layered with solutions to create bird-friendly spaces.
Look closely, and you’ll spot clever hidden “calls to action” embedded throughout the design! From planting native vegetation to shielding unnecessary lights, every detail is a reminder of the small but meaningful steps we can take to protect birds in all of our communities.
This poster will be available in multiple languages, further emphasizing the global significance of the campaign. You can preorder your copy today to proudly display it at home, your workplace, or community events!
Meet the 2025 Ambassador Birds
WMBD 2025 features an exciting lineup of ambassador bird species from flyways across the globe. Each bird was chosen to represent specific conservation challenges, providing a broader understanding of what migratory species face—and what we can do to help.
American Redstart (Setophaga ruticilla)
This bright and active songbird often collides with windows during migration. You can help by using bird-safe window solutions and buying Bird Friendly-certified coffee to protect their winter habitats.
Take Action: Install Bird-Safe Windows | Choose Bird-Friendly Coffee
Giant Hummingbird (Patagona gigas)
The world’s largest hummingbird relies on native plants for food and shelter. You can help by planting tubular flowers and avoiding pesticides to create a safe environment for these pollinators.
Take Action: Plant Native Flowers | Avoid Pesticides
Yellow-breasted Bunting (Emberiza aureola)
Once common, this critically endangered bird suffers from habitat destruction and illegal poaching. Support sustainable urban planning and spread awareness to help their conservation.
Take Action: Support Sustainable Urban Development | Educate Others
White Stork (Ciconia ciconia)
Light pollution disrupts migration and causes collisions. You can help by turning off unnecessary lights and using fixtures with timers, sensors, or shields to reduce sky glow.
Take Action: Reduce Light Pollution
American Robin (Turdus migratorius)
A familiar urban bird, the American Robin is at risk from outdoor cats while foraging. Help protect them by creating insect-friendly spaces and keeping cats indoors or supervised outside.
Take Action: Create Insect-Friendly Spaces | Keep Cats Indoors
Red Knot (Calidris canutus)
This incredible long-distance migrator depends on coastal ecosystems, which are threatened by plastic pollution and habitat loss. You can help by reducing single-use plastics and supporting conservation efforts.
Take Action: Reduce Plastic Waste | Support Conservation Efforts
Peregrine Falcon (Falco peregrinus)
These powerful urban birds face risks from light pollution and toxic chemicals. Help them thrive by turning off unnecessary lights and avoiding harmful pesticides.
Take Action: Minimize Light Pollution | Eliminate Toxic Chemicals
Greylag Goose (Anser anser)
Urban green spaces and wildlife corridors are necessary for migratory birds like the Greylag Goose. These areas provide resting and feeding spots while reducing habitat loss. Advocate for policies that promote urban biodiversity.
Take Action: Support Green Space Policies
Common Crane (Grus grus)
Each year, millions of birds, including the Common Crane, die from collisions with windows, turbines, and other structures. Simple fixes like window films, curtains, or patterned glass can prevent these accidents.
Take Action: Install Window Films | Use Bird-Safe Glass
What Makes the 2025 Poster Unique?
This year’s poster stands out for its unique design and global inclusivity. Each featured bird is tied to the campaign theme and the unique challenges they face in our shared spaces. Printing in multiple languages helps spread the message of conservation to people all over the world, connecting with different cultures and communities.
Interactive elements within the artwork encourage viewers to reflect on how their own actions can make cities more hospitable for birds. It’s more than a poster—it’s a call to action to rethink how we coexist with nature.
The Power of Art and Community
World Migratory Bird Day 2025 is a celebration of art, nature, and action. Together, we can build a future where cities and birds thrive side by side. By taking part in this campaign, you’re joining a global community dedicated to protecting the incredible journeys of migratory birds.
Are you ready to make a difference? It starts with you. Visit the WMBD website, preorder your poster, and take action today—because together, we can create bird-friendly cities and a brighter future for migratory birds.
How You Can Get Involved
World Migratory Bird Day isn’t just about raising awareness; it’s about making a difference. Here’s how you can join the movement and help migratory birds thrive in our shared spaces:
Share the Message: Download and share the WMBD 2025 poster and our calls to action on social media, or display it at your local community center, school, or workplace.
Host an Event: Organize a WMBD event in your area—think birdwatching tours, conservation workshops, or cleanup drives! Register your event on the official WMBD website to be part of the global celebration.
Take Local Action: Start with small steps in your own community by planting native vegetation, reducing light pollution, or advocating for sustainable urban planning.
Preorder the Poster: Visit the EFTA website to preorder your copy of this year’s inspiring poster and showcase your support for migratory birds.
Support World Migratory Bird Day by contributing to our campaign and conservation efforts. A $100 donation to Environment for the Americas can provide a “Happy Kit” to a community in Latin America. These kits include WMBD educational materials, posters, and interactive games to raise awareness and inspire the next generation of conservationists worldwide.
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