ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center

The Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center is a place where people study and learn about birds. These are special birds that travel really long distances between different places depending on the time of year. Sometimes they fly from one continent to another!

At the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center, scientists and other people who love birds research these feathered friends to better understand how they move around and why they do it. They also look at how birds impact the world around us, and how we can work to keep them safe and healthy.

The center has a lot of cool things for people to see and do, like birdwatching and taking tours. It's also a really important place because it helps us learn how to take care of the birds that live among us. By taking care of the birds, we can help take care of the whole world!