Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center

Commonly found in the shade canopy foraging for large flies, caterpillars, and other leaf-eating insects, the Cerulean Warbler plays an important role in insect pest control on coffee farms!

🌿🌸 Spring is here, and so are the migratory birds! 🌸🌿

We’d love to hear from you—what migratory birds have you spotted so far this season? 🐦 Whether it's a familiar favorite or a new sighting, share your spring birdwatching experiences with us in the comments below! 📸✨

Did you know? The Hoatzin, or "stinkbird," has a unique digestive system that ferments leaves, producing a strong odor. Its chicks even have claws on their wings, helping them climb back into trees—just like ancient birds from the dinosaur era!

Tomorrow is World Migratory Bird Day! Fuel your next morning birdwatching session with a coffee that supports birds and the environment.

When you drink Smithsonian Bird Friendly-certified coffee, you are protecting critical habitat for hundreds of bird species, including many migratory species you may see in your own backyard. Learn more about how you can help save migratory birds by visiting birdfriendly.si.edu

Photo: Ellie Tahmaseb, Smithsonian

When grown under a diverse canopy of shade trees, coffee plants, the trees that shade them, and the plants that grow on the trees provide a diverse smorgasbord of flower resources. 🌺 It is no wonder that shaded coffee farms can support impressive numbers of hummingbird species!