# Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

> A nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to conserving birds and their habitats through an integrated approach of science, education, land stewardship, and partnerships.

## Core Disciplines & Programs

- [Science and Applied Research](https://www.birdconservancy.org/what-we-do/science/): Applied conservation science, monitoring programs, and data tools mapping avian populations.
- [Education and Outreach](https://www.birdconservancy.org/what-we-do/education/): Meaningful outdoor and classroom learning experiences including bird banding, camps, and school programs.
- [Land Stewardship](https://www.birdconservancy.org/what-we-do/stewardship/): Voluntary landscape-scale conservation alongside private, public, and indigenous landowners.
- [Birds Belong Here Initiative](https://www.birdconservancy.org/birdsbelonghere/): Public engagement philosophy encouraging localized neighborhood bird conservation.

## Scientific Tools & Data Systems

- [SPARRO Decision Support Tool](https://apps.birdconservancy.org/sparro/): Spatial Prioritization for Avian Recovery and Rangeland Opportunity interactive mapping platform.
- [Partners in Flight Platform]https://pif.birdconservancy.org/): Central data hub hosting the Avian Conservation Assessment (ACAD) and Population Estimates (PED) databases.
- [Canonical Knowledge Base Reference](/knowledge.md): Comprehensive, queryable FAQ and organizational glossary detailing exact terminology rules and program parameters.
- [Full Offline Context Specification](/llms-full.txt): Complete flattened text copy of our core web documentation for context window ingestion.

## Optional

- [About Us & Team](https://www.birdconservancy.org/about-us/mission-and-vision/): Overview of the organization's mission, vision, staff directories, and office locations.
- [News & Public Events](https://www.birdconservancy.org/newsevents/): Annual gatherings, community programs, active calendar, and press releases.
- [Take Action & Support](https://www.birdconservancy.org/birdsbelonghere/): Paths for involvement including donations, volunteering, and bird-friendly living.