Grand Prize: “Ringed Kingfisher” by Felipe Esteban Toledo AlarcónThe 2025 Audubon Bird Photography Awards expanded internationally to include Chile and Colombia, spotlighting the rich biodiversity and shared responsibility of bird conservation across the Americas. With new categories like “Birds Without Borders” and “Conservation,” the competition emphasized how photography can inspire global stewardship of nature. The winning images capture breathtaking moments—from hummingbirds in flight to raptors in motion—revealing both artistic brilliance and ecological vulnerability. These photographs transcend geography, reminding us that protecting birdlife is a collective mission tied to the planet’s well-being. More: Audubon, InstagramGrand Prize: “Magnificent Frigatebirds” by Liron GertsmanBirds in Landscapes: “Northern Gannet” by Joe SubolefskyBirds in Landscapes, Colombia: “Blue-headed Parrots” by Shamir ShahBirds in Landscapes, Chile: “Chilean Flamingos” by Caro Aravena CostaBirds Without Borders: “Royal Terns” by Jacobo Giraldo TrejosBirds Without Borders: “Snow Geese” by Yoshiki NakamuraConservation: “Savanna Hawk” by Luis Alberto PeñaConservation: “Burrowing Owl” by Jean HallPlants for Birds: “Brandt’s Cormorant, sea grass, red grape algae” by Barbara SwansonPlants for Birds, Colombia: “Purple-backed Thornbill, Gaiadendron punctatum” by Cristian ValenciaYouth: “Blackburnian Warbler” by Camilo Sanabria GrajalesYouth: “Long-eared Owl” by Parham PourahmadCoastal Birds, Chile: “American Oystercatchers” by Francisco Castro EscobarFemale Bird Prize: “Chipping Sparrow” by Sean Pursley