We use the best available science to ensure the survival of Montana’s birds and other wildlife.
Montana Audubon strives to ensure the long-term survival of our state’s native birds, other wildlife and their habitats over time. We place our conservation focus on at-risk ecosystems such as riparian areas, wetlands, sagebrush country and native prairies. Working collaboratively with landowners, government agencies and other entities, Montana Audubon uses the best available science to encourage and implement sound conservation management of our state’s incomparable natural heritage.
Species of Concern
Species of concern feature prominently in our citizen science projects and Important Bird Area program based on their conservation priority as stated in the Montana Bird Conservation Plan (Levels I & II) and/or by BirdLife International (Vulnerable or Near Threatened).
As of 2024, there are 65 bird species listed as Species of Concern, 19 Potential Species of Concern, and 2 Special Status Species.
To view the current Montana Species of Concern list, visit the Montana Natural Heritage Program website:
Recent Birds & Science News
We’re looking for volunteers to help build screech-owl nesting boxes for a citizen science project.
It’s that time again! Audubon’s Winter Climate Watch program is back from January 15 to February 15, 2026.
Earlier this year, Christian Meny, Montana Audubon’s Director of Conservation, was a co-author on a paper that highlights IMBCR and its effectiveness. The paper, titled “Monitoring at management scales: Multi-scale trend estimates for bird populations in the western United States,” was published in the journal Ecosphere.
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