Umbrellabird
Conservation
Action
Network

The Umbrella Bird Action Network (UCAN) is run entirely by a dedicated team of international volunteer researchers, biologists, and naturalists. Our mission is simple but urgent: to study, understand, and protect the Endangered Bare-necked Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus glabricollis) before it disappears from the wild forever.

Groundbreaking Discoveries

Our Impact by the Numbers

• 2,500+Hours of intensive, in-the-field observations tracking this secretive species.
• World-First Data capturing never-before-seen female nesting, brooding, and chick behaviors.
• Open Source we believe in citizen science. All our breakthrough data is shared freely to help global conservation

Why This Rare Species Needs Your Help Today

For over a century, scientists focused only on the charismatic male umbrellabirds because the females were incredibly elusive, only one nest had ever been documented until now. UCAN changed that. We successfully located and documented active nests, unlocking the secrets to their survival. But studying a species on the brink of extinction in dense rainforests takes an immense physical and financial effort.

The threats they face are real:

• Habitat Fragmentation: They require connected forest corridors to migrate between highlands and lowlands.
• Low Reproduction Rates: Females invest heavily in raising just one chick at a time.
• Climate Pressures: Shifting weather patterns disrupt the seasonal fruits they rely on.

Get Involved

• Fund a Tracker: Help us purchase satellite transmitters and color bands to track their critical migrations.
• Join the Network: Are you a researcher or bird enthusiast? Contact us to see how you can assist us with data collection or assist with hands on volunteering.