American Birding Association Employee Directory
Environmental ServicesColorado, United States11-50 Employees
American Birding Association is a nonprofit organization based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, operating within the environmental services field. It holds 501(c)(3) status and provides leadership to birders by expanding their knowledge, skills, and enjoyment of birding. The ABA is described as the only North American organization that specifically serves recreational birders and it supports bird and habitat conservation through a range of programs. Its primary audience consists of recreational birders seeking to deepen knowledge, sharpen observational skills, and increase enjoyment, with benefits that come from the association’s education and conservation initiatives. The ABA positions itself within the environmental services arena, focusing on education, community engagement, and habitat conservation. In 2025, the organization named the Common Loon as Bird of the Year, reflecting its ongoing programmatic activity and public engagement.