Rubén Ortega-Álvarez

Central Mexico  

I received my bachelor's degree in Biology and my Master's degree in Biological Sciences from the National University of Mexico (UNAM). I work primarily with topics related with ornithology, urban ecology, restoration ecology, and community-based biological monitoring. I also coordinate bird monitoring projects, promote citizen science programs, and develope activities for the conservation of biodiversity. I'm interested in linking scientific research with decision making in environmental improvement, as well as promoting community development through the study of birds and birdwatching. I'm fluent in Spanish and English.

Rafael Calderón-Parra

Central Mexico 

I was born and raised in Mexico City. Since my childhood I have been interested in nature and I spend a lot of time in natural areas both within and outside Mexico City. I obtained my bachelor's degree in biology and my masters degree in biological sciences from the Metropolitan Autonomous University (UAM). My work has been focused in bird ecology, environmental education, wildlife illustration, and community-based biological monitoring projects. I'm an avid birder and have guided  birding trips for more than 6 years in the central Mexico area. I am fluent in Spanish and English.

Héctor Gómez de Silva

Central Mexico

I was born  in Mexico, but spent several years in New York City and Kenya. I became a birder in New York at eight years of age. I've acquired one of the highest Mexico bird lists at 960 species.

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I have published more than 30 articles on Mexican bird distribution, natural history, taxonomy, and conservation. I'm adept in identifying birds by their vocalizations. My work on bird songs has led to the elevation of the Nava’s Wren to species status. I was involved in the rediscovery of the endangered Bearded Wood-Partridge in central Veracruz. I completed my PhD in ornithology from the National University of Mexico, specializing in bird community ecology. I am fluent in English and Spanish and have working knowledge of French and Tok Pisin. I've led birding tours for more than 18 years, mostly in Mexico and Central America but also Papua New Guinea, Peru, Brazil, New Caledonia, Kenya, and Uganda.

Mónica Pérez-Villafaña

Central Mexico

I was born  in Mexico, I did my thesis about the natural history of Sumichrast's Wren. In order to get a master's degree, I studied the biotic dispersal of cacti seeds in the Tehuacan valley. All my academic training has been earned at National University of Mexico (UNAM). I've participated in several projects linked to bird conservation, and I am interested in environmental education. I have teamed up with Hector, so I have traveled  to several regions within Mexico and also other countries, such as Brazil,  Canada, China, Japan, Peru, India, and Costa Rica.  I am fluent in Spanish.

Eric Antonio

Oaxaca | Chiapas

My name is Eric Antonio Martinez, I have birded the area of Oaxaca for nearly 20 years. My interest started in my own village of Teotitlan del Valle, but the birds have taken me to many other parts of the world. I have volunteered  and worked at the Long-Point Bird Observatory in Ontario, Canada. I  travel every year to Cuba to visit some of my family and do birding.  I travel extensively within my country  to enjoy the birds of my beloved Mexico. Birds  are truly a passion in my life.

Leonel Bautista

Oaxaca (Sierra Norte)

I was born in Capulálpam de Méndez en Oaxaca, México. I have been  interested in nature all my life and have worked as a  nature guide for 11 years. In 2014 I was certified by the national authorities. I became a birder 3 years ago, and now this is a great passion for me, especially bird photography. I was trained as a bird monitor in 2016 by the National Commission of Biodiversity (CONABIO). I am involved in several projects concerning birds within  the region. I am an active eBird user, and I am available as a bird guide in my community and surroundings. I am fluent in Spanish.

Community network of bird monitors "Pavón/Pavo de Cacho"

Chiapas (Tacana Volcano and surroundings)

A group of people from different rural communities settled in the "Tacana Volcano" Biosphere Reserve located in Chiapas, Mexico were trained as community bird monitors in 2012 by the National Commission of Biodiversity (CONABIO). They have submitted more than 100 lists to eBird derived from systematic bird monitoring. They have participated as authors in the publication of a scientific article, a book chapter; and, are  collaborators in a scientific communication article, and a field guide. They have instructed eight workshops, training  new community monitors in other regions of the country. They have  also collaborated in ornithological research work in other regions. They have carried out several activities related to environmental education and other activities that benefit the conservation of natural resources, particularly the birds and their habitat.

Community network of bird monitors "Tä jmidsa'"

Oaxaca (La Chinantla)

A group of people from different rural communities settled in the region named "La Chinantla", a Priority Region for Conservation located in Oaxaca. They were trained as community bird monitors in 2010 by the National Commission of Biodiversity (CONABIO). They have submitted more than 1,600 lists on eBird derived from systematic bird monitoring. This group has published a  book chapter and as collaborators in a scientific article. They have participated as instructors in a workshop for the training of new community monitors in other regions of the country. They have carried out several activities related to environmental education, scientific communication and other activities that contribute to the conservation of natural resources, and particularly to the birds and their habitat.

Community group of bird monitors "Monitoreo Biológico Milpa Alta"

Mexico City (Milpa Alta)

A group formed by people from the town of San Pablo Oztotepec, one of the 12 original towns of Milpa Alta in Mexico City, where one of the most important natural reserves of the entity is located. They were trained as community bird monitors in 2014 by the National Commission of Biodiversity (CONABIO). For more than 10 years they have participated and carried out the monitoring of the endemic Sierra Madre Sparrow (Xenospiza baileyi) and have collaborated in multiple research projects with state, federal and international institutions, as well as with other species such as the endemic Zacatuche (Romerolagus diazi). They are quite active in environmental education work within their community to promote knowledge and conservation of natural resources in the region.

Community network of bird monitors "Mayan Jays"

Yucatan Peninsula

Group of people from different communities and cities in different regions of the Yucatan Peninsula. They were trained as community bird monitors in 2015 by the National Commission of Biodiversity (CONABIO). Passionate about nature, they carry out different environmental awareness activities in their respective localities with the intention of promoting bird watching in order to help people appreciate and take care of nature. They also participate as instructors and promoters of different citizen science projects.

Community network of bird monitors "Huilotl Toxtlan"

Veracruz (Los Tuxtlas)

A group of people from different rural communities settled in 5 municipalities of "Los Tuxtlas " Biosphere Reserve located in Veracruz. They were trained as community bird monitors in 2010 by the National Commission of Biodiversity (CONABIO). They were trained in techniques of capture and bird banding by PRONATURA in 2012. They received  awards from CONABIO, such as monitor of the year, coordinator of the year, and eBird contributions. They are active members of the Network of Community Bird Monitors of CONABIO. They have submitted more than 7000 lists on eBird derived from systematic bird monitoring. They have participated as authors in the publication of a scientific article, a book chapter, and, as collaborators in a scientific communication article, and a field guide. They have instructed eight workshops in order to train new community monitors in other regions of the country. They have also collaborated in ornithological research work in other regions. They have carried out several activities related to environmental education, scientific communication, and other activities that contribute to the conservation of natural resources, and particularly to the birds and their habitat.

Community network of bird monitors "Tropa Pajarera de El Cielo"

Tamaulipas (El Cielo)

An organization of people from different rural communities of the "El Cielo" Biosphere Reserve in Tamaulipas. They were trained as guides for bird watchers by Héctor Gómez de Silva in 2006 and as community bird monitors in 2014 by the National Commission of Biodiversity (CONABIO). They have received awards from several local and national institutions. They are active members of the Network of Community Bird Monitors of CONABIO. They have participated as authors in the publication of two  scientific articles and one field guide. They have also collaborated in ornithological research work in other regions. They have carried out various activities related to environmental education, scientific communication and other activities that contribute to the conservation of natural resources.