The Americas IBA Directory The conservation of rare birdlife has
been the focus of Birdlife International for many years. In 1995
they began a project by the name of IBA, or Important Bird Area
Program, to pinpoint areas across the globe that are home to
endangered species, identifying the various species and
protecting those areas to assist in conserving vital birdlife.
At present, more than ten thousand of these areas have been
identified, and conservation and environmental initiatives have
been implemented. Now a new program has been established, namely
the Americas IBA Directory. Hundreds of bird species will
benefit from the Americas IBA Directory, as it will be a
guideline for both conservationists and for authorities. The
directory covers 57 different countries and has 2 345 of the
most significant areas listed that need to be protected at all
costs. Authorities will be able to refer to the directory to
find out which of their areas are vital to the survival of
birdlife, which bird species are located