The 2025 Audubon Photography Awards expanded to South America, honoring top bird photos from across the Americas.

The 2025 Audubon Photography Awards expanded to include South America, recognizing outstanding bird photography from Chile and Colombia alongside the U.S. and Canada. Felipe Esteban Toledo Alarcón won the grand prize for his image of a ringed kingfisher, while Liron Gertsman took top honors in the U.S. and Canada category for his photo of magnificent frigatebirds. Winners and honorable mentions were selected across categories like Conservation, Youth, and Birds Without Borders, highlighting birdlife, habitats, and migration challenges. The competition aims to promote bird conservation and global appreciation through powerful visual storytelling.