The Smithsonian celebrates beautiful birds in our museums, our research centers, our gardens, and in coffee shops. We hold, care for, and share artistic and scientific observations compiled over centuries so we can help them thrive. We envy the flight of feathered creatures, wonder how they’re connected to dinosaurs, and how they’re doing now.
Want to know more? Check out the Migratory Bird Center at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and the Encyclopedia of Life.