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The Society for the Study and Conservation of Birds in Mexico (CIPAMEX) is a non-profit civil association whose main objective is studying and conserving the birds of Mexico and their habitats. At present, it brings together most ornithologists, students, and conservationists interested in Mexican avifauna, including academics from scientific research and higher education institutions, students, and amateurs.
CIPAMEX is one of Mexico’s first nature conservation organizations. It was established in 1947 and managed by the Mexican Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (IMERNAR). From 1981 to 1988, the Biotic Resources Research Institute (INIREB) coordinated CIPAMEX.
Internationally, CIPAMEX plays an essential role in the North American ornithological environment, being a permanent member of several committees, including the Ornithological Council, the North American Bird Conservation Initiative, the Zero Extinction Alliance, and the International Committee of the North American Banding Council.
CIPAMEX Objectives
Raise awareness within the Mexican society about bird conservation.
Promote and support the research and study of birds, encouraging disseminating the knowledge generated.
Organize, support, and participate in scientific meetings, symposia, conferences, and exhibitions, and publish or contribute to publishing books, brochures, magazines, or audiovisual material.
Cooperate with the competent authorities or other Mexican organizations on plans and actions for conserving our biotic resources and building bridges of communication between them.
CIPAMEX currently has 250 members. Since 1992, national ornithological congresses have been held annually or biannually, with approximately 500 participants.
Revista Mexicana de Ornitología Huitzil is the official journal of the Society, and in 2023, its 24th Volume was published. (https://www.mexorn.org/index.php/huitzil)
In Mexico, ornithologists are active in many institutions and dedicated to various fields. They publish in internationally recognized journals such as Ornithology, The Ibis, and Journal of Ornithology.
