Ecatepec Ciudad de las Aves bird conservation recognition, Digi Mart USA News (Ecatepec, Mexico): The municipality of Ecatepec has received the Ciudad de las Aves distinction, awarded by Environment for the Americas and American Bird Conservancy, for its efforts to protect birds and their habitats. The recognition highlights biodiversity conservation and the participation of university students.
The Centro Universitario of the Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México (UAEMéx) took part in monitoring, reforestation and environmental education work that supported the award. Its members were involved in observing, identifying and recording species, as well as projects to restore natural spaces.
The recognition was made possible through coordinated work among the Programa de Aves Urbanas Ecatepec, the university community, the Grupo Ecologista Guardianes del Ehécatl and Sierra de Guadalupe, the municipal government and other sectors of society. More than 270 bird species have been recorded in the Sierra de Guadalupe, the Ehécatl ravine and the El Caracol wetland.
One contribution from the UAEMéx Ecatepec University Center was the creation of a Bird Watching Club, where students take guided walks to recognize and record specimens. Participants also receive training and take part in citizen science exercises through the iNaturalist México platform.
These activities are complemented by reforestation days using native plant species and the installation of pollinator gardens, actions intended to create favorable conditions for wildlife and strengthen biological diversity. The award is being given for the third time in Mexico, and Ecatepec joins other communities developing bird conservation strategies.
For UAEMéx, the experience also represents an opportunity to connect academic training with research, citizen participation and environmental care.
