Species we protect
We have studied over 100 species of birds, plants, mammals and amphibians that live in 16 major ecoregions, from Valdivian temperate forests to the Bering Sea.
Humboldt Penguin
Humboldt Penguin Endemic species of the Humboldt Current, an extraordinarily productive marine ecosystem.Conservation In the 19th century, hundreds...
Wedge-tailed Shearwater
Wedge-tailed Shearwater This oceanic seabird often feeds with tuna schools and serves as an important sign of ocean health in the warm waters of the...
Tufted Puffin
Tufted Puffin An iconic species of the North Pacific, the Tufted Puffin has been declining for several decades throughout much of its...
Wilson’s Phalarope
Wilson’s Phalarope A small and charming migratory shorebird that specializes on saline lake habitats, the Wilson’s phalarope is threatened with...
Cassin’s Auklet
Cassin’s Auklet Experts at diving for small krill and larval fish, these seabirds are vulnerable to changes in ocean temperature and...
Rhinoceros Auklet
Rhinoceros Auklet Long-lived ecosystem engineers and indicators of marine and island health.Natural history A close relative of puffins, the...
Masafuera Rayadito
Masafuera Rayadito It is a poorly known and critically endangered landbird unique to only one island in the worldNatural history Endemic to the...
Juan Fernández Firecrown
Juan Fernández Firecrown Endemic to Robinson Crusoe Island and on the verge of extinction.Natural history Only inhabits the native forest of...
Black-footed Albatross
Black-footed Albatross A charismatic ambassador for ocean stewardship, this species travels vast distances to forage and encounters many threats...
Pink-footed Shearwater
Pink-footed Shearwater A remarkable seabird that travels thousands of kilometers across the Pacific Ocean, returning to just three Chilean islands...