As such, an increasing number of nature-based programs aim to create habitat and minimize threats for birds in urban spaces. Assessing the outcomes of urban bird management practices remains a key challenge. Nature Canada’s Bird-friendly Cities program (https://naturecanada.ca/defend-nature/how-you-help-us-take-action/bfc/?) works with nature groups, municipal officials, and other community groups to certify cities that are committed to conservation action for birds. As a collaborative team of researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners from Carleton University, Nature Canada, Environment Canada, and the Canadian Centre for Evidence-based Synthesis, we are exploring the outcomes of conservation actions on avian populations and other outreach-related indicators. The results from this project will help measure the progress of Bird Friendly Cities and contribute to a framework for urban bird conservation.