Smithsonian Bird Friendly
Migratory Bird Center
Dedicated to understanding, conserving, and championing the grand phenomenon of bird migration, the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center was founded in 1991 and is located at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, DC. Here, scientists seek to clarify why migratory bird populations are declining and help raise awareness about migratory birds and the need to protect diverse habitats.
Certification
Bird Friendly Coffee
The Smithsonian Bird Friendly certification is the environmental gold standard for sustainable coffee production, conserving habitat for migratory songbirds better than any other certification. Bird Friendly coffees are shade grown with diverse foliage and tree cover, certified organic, and grown without harmful pesticides. Farmers receive a premium for these certified products.
Locally Roasted
Bird Friendly Coffees
We're proud to support the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center's conservation efforts.
Our roasting facility is a short drive from the National Zoo in Washington, DC, so we are able to participate in bird conservation events and provide locally roasted coffee to zoo visitors.
Proudly Serving Biodiversity
Migrate to Bird Friendly Coffee
When you purchase Bird Friendly® certified coffee, you preserve critical habitat for birds and wildlife, fight climate change, protect biodiversity, and support farmers committed to farming sustainably.
Ethiopia
Bird Friendly® Ethiopia is light roasted and produces a light-bodied cup with tasting notes of blackberry, chocolate, and lavender.
Honduras
Bird Friendly® Honduras is medium roasted and produces a medium-bodied cup with tasting notes of dark chocolate, cherry, and honey.
Guatemala
Bird Friendly® Guatemala is medium roasted and produces a medium-bodied cup with tasting notes of dark chocolate and orange.
Mexico
Bird Friendly® Mexico is medium-dark roasted and produces a full-bodied cup with chocolatey tasting notes, like cocoa-dusted almonds, and dried fruit, like figs.
Hellbender
Our signature Bird Friendly® blend, Hellbender, is a blend of coffees from Guatemala and Ethiopia. It is light-medium roasted and produces a full-bodied cup with low acidity, hazelnut aroma, and tasting notes of strawberry, almond butter, and a hint of nutmeg.
Nighthawk Decaf
Bird Friendly® Nighthawk Decaf is medium roasted and produces a medium-bodied cup with tasting notes of dark chocolate, cherry, and honey.