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Inigo-Elias, Eduardo E.
Cornell Academic Staff
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- Senior Research Associate, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology (CLO)
I oversee the research and conservation activities in Latin America and the Caribbean of the Conservation Science Program at Cornell Lab of Ornithology. I am a professional ornithologist and member of 7 scientific societies including Elective member of the American Ornithologist Union. I have several bachelor and graduate student in Mexico and Cuba. I hold a B.S. in Biology from the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana in Mexico and both a Master in Science and Ph.D. at from University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida.
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- BLACK-CAPPED PETREL CONSERVATION AND STATUS ASSESSMENT IN HISPANIOLA ISLAND awarded by U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE 2008 - 2012
- EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN CUBA AND HISPANIOLA awarded by MACARTHUR, JOHN & CATHERINE 2011 - 2013
- SPATIAL AND TEMPORAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE PAINTED BUNTING (PASSERINA CIRIS) ACROSS MEXICO AND AN ASSESSMENT THE IMPACT OF THE LIVE BIRD TRADE ON ITS POPULATION awarded by U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE 2008 - 2011
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Publications
individual publications
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academic article
- REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY OF A NARROWLY ENDEMIC TACHYCINETA SWALLOW IN DRY, SEASONAL FOREST IN COASTAL PERU.. Ornitología Neotropical. 23:95-112. 2012
- Registro del águila elegante (Spizaetus ornatus) en la Reserva de la Biosfera sierra de Manantlán, Jalisco-Colima, México. Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad. 80:265-268. 2009
- Current range of the eastern population of Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris). Part II: Winter range. North American Birds. 61:378-406. 2007
- Parrots of the World: An Identification Guide. The Auk. 124:1099-1101. 2007
- The Golden Eagle: its status, conservation, and management in 1999. The Journal of Raptor Research. 36:77. 2002
- The efficacy of TM satellite imagery for rapid assessment of Chihuahuan xeric habitat intactness for ecoregion-scale conservation planning. Journal of Arid Environments. 52:135-153. 2002
- Las guacamayas verde y escarlata en México. Biodiversitas. 5:7-11. 1999
- Los buitres Mexicanos. Biodiversitas. 5:2-8. 1999
- Feeding habits and ingestion of synthetic products in a Black Vulture population from Chiapas, Mexico. Acta Zoológica Mexicana. 22:1-15. 1987
- Two recent records of Neotropical eagles in southern Veracruz, Mexico. Condor. 89:671-672. 1987
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- La captura de aves silvestres en México: una tradición milenaria y las estrate gias para regularla 2009
- Expedition to Cuba: in Cuba's most biologically diverse region, a team of Cuban and American biologists discovered new wildlife and found some of the world's most endangered birds 2005
- The Danger of Beauty 2002
- Bird Trafficking and species extinction 2000
- La Reina Roja de la Selva Lacandona 1999
- Active trade threatens Mexican avifauna 1986
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- Recuardo 1.1. Iniciativa Trinacional Guacamayas Sin Fronteras: Estrategia regional y plan de accion 2001-2005 para la conservacion de la guacamaya roja (Ara macao cyanoptera) en la Selva Maya de Belice, Guatemala y Mexico. Conservación de species migratorias y poblaciones transfronterizas. 2009
- Amenazas, estrategia e instrumentos para la conservación de las aves. Conservación de aves: experiencias en México. 86-132. 2003
- Desarrollo del PREP de psitácidos. Conservación de aves: experiencias en México. 125-127. 2003
- Raptors. Wildlife Spectacles. 185-186. 2003
- Aguila cabeza blanca (Haliaeetus leucocephalus); Aguila solitaria (Harpyhaliaetus solitarius); Aguila arpía (Harpia harpyja); Aguila real (Aquila chrysaetos); Aguila blanquinegra (Spizastur melanoleucus); Aguila elegante (Spizaetus ornatus); Aguila tirana (Spizaetus tyrannus); Caracara comecacao (Daptrius americanus); Caracara de Guadalupe (Polyborus lutosus); Halcón fajado (Falco femoralis); Halcón pecho rufo (Falco deiroleucus); Halcón mexicano (Falco mexicanus); Halcón peregrino (Falco peregrinus); Guacamaya verde (Ara militaris); Guacamaya roja (Ara macao). Las aves de México en peligro de extinción. 2000
- El comercio de psitácidos en México. Uso y conservación de la vida silvestre neotropical. 445-458. 1997
- The psittacine trade in México. Neotropical wildlife use and conservation. 380-392. 1991
- Organochlorine pesticides and reduction of eggshell thickness in a Black Vulture Coragyps atratus population of the Tuxtla Valley, Chiapas, México. Raptors in the Modern World. 473-475. 1989
- Patterns of current pesticide use in México. Raptors in the Modern World. 469-471. 1989
- Some ecological aspects of two primary evergreen forest raptor communities compared with cultivated tropical areas in Southern México. Raptors in the Modern World. 529-543. 1989
- Threats to raptors during migration and non-breading season in México. Raptors in the Modern World. 59-60. 1989
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conference paper
- The trade of diurnal birds of prey in México. Birds of Prey Bull. No. 3, Proceedings Western Hemisphere Meeting. 128-140. 1986
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conference poster
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document part
- Studying latitudinal clutch size variation with golondrinas de las americas 2008
- Ebird “level 1” bird monitoring tool for the American continent (eBird una herramienta para el monitoreo a “nivel 1” de la saves en el continente Americano) 2007
- Saving all the pieces: the Partners in Flight approach to species assessment (Salvando todas partes: el metodo de Evaluación de especies de Compañeros en Vuelo) 2007
- Activity areas and habitat selection of Ara macao in the Lacandona tropical forest, Chiapas, Mexico 2006
- Bird-monitoring protected areas in Mexico using eBird to monitor important bird areas 2006
- Harvesting of Neotropical-Neartic migratory birds in Mexico 2006
- Live bird trade with Neartic-Neotropical migratory passerines in Latin America and the Caribbean 2006
- An update on the avian species conservation assessment in Mexico: national and continental priorities 2005
- The live trade of Painted Bunting and other migratory birds in the Neotropics: trade and population monitoring 2005
- Evaluation of the current conservation status of the Amazona oratrix and Amazona viridigenalis parrots in Mexico 2004
- The Project for the Recovering of Priority Psittacines in Mexico 2004
- Species conservation assessment in México: national and continental priorities 2003
- Trade of Neotropical migratory passerine birds: conservation implications across nations 2003
- Avian species conservation assessment for Mexican birds: integration for a North American avifauna conservation plan 2002
- Conservation status of birds in Mexico: in the context of North America and the Yucatan Peninsula 2002
- Implementation of the species conservation assessment for birds in Mexico: integration of MISAC and NABCI efforts 2002
- The passeriforme caged bird trade in Mexico: a challenge for bird conservation 2002
- Distribution and habitat use characters of the Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) in the Selva Lacandona, Chiapas, México 2001
- Management and harvesting of song and cage birds in Mexico: a conservation challenge 2001
- Modeling the reintroduction of the Yellow Headed Parrot (Amazona oratrix magna) in the central region of the Veracruz State, Mexico 2001
- Protection, Conservation and Recovering of the Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) Program in Mexico 1999
- Assessment of organochlorine pesticides in the fat tissue of Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus) in the Tuxtla Gutiérrez Region, Chiapas, México 1998
- Reproductive biology and nesting ecology of the Military Macaw (Ara militaris) in a deciduous forest in western Jalisco, Mexico 1997
- Assessment of the wildlife legal property in some Amazonian Latin American countries: conservation and management and implications 1995
- The Scarlet Macaw in the Selva Lacandona, region of Chiapas, México: an endangered species in a tropical region 1994
- Habitat use and relative abundance of the Bat Falcon in the Selva Lacandona region of Chiapas, Mexico 1993
- Community structure and ecological correlates of forest fragmentation and habitat alterations on a tropical forest raptor assemblage in the Selva Lacandona region of Chiapas, México 1992
- Ecological correlates of forest fragmentation and habitat alterations on a tropical forest bird communities in the Selva Lacandona region of Chiapas, México 1992
- Ecological correlates of forest fragmentation and habitat alterations on a tropical forest raptor community in the Selva Lacandona region of Chiapas, México 1992
- Ecology, biology, and conservation of the Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) in the Selva Lacandona region of Chiapas, México 1992
- Effects of forest fragmentation on a tropical forest raptor community in the Selva Lacandona region of Chiapas, México 1991
- Pesticide levels and eggshell thickness in four sympatric neotropical raptors in southeastern México. 1991
- Ecological and socio-economical implications of the trade with wild parrots: the Mexican-USA case 1990
- Conservation status report of the diurnal birds of prey (Falconiforms) in México 1989
- Distribution of organochlorine pesticides in body organs of Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) 1989
- Evaluation of organochlorine pesticides in the Ornate Hawk Eagle (Spizaetus ornatus) in the Santa Marta Sierra, Veracruz, México 1989
- The effects of forest fragmentation on a tropical raptor community in the Selva Lacandona region of Chiapas, México 1989
- Psittacine birds in México 1988
- A review of the major threats to raptors in México During migration and non-breading season 1987
- Analysis of organochlorine pesticides in brains of Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 1987
- Ingestion of synthetic materials and qualitative and quantitative analysis of organochlorine pesticides and their effects in the eggshell thickness of the Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus), Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico 1987
- Organochlorine pesticides in egg membranes of Falconiforms in the Mexican Republic 1987
- Preliminary studies on the presence of residual organochlorine pesticides in the liver of Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus) in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, México 1987
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of organochlorine pesticides and eggshell thickness in a Black Vulture population from Chiapas, México 1987
- Residual organochlorine pesticides in gonads of Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 1987
- Some ecological aspects in two primary rainforest raptor communities against disturbed areas in southern México 1987
- Studies on the bird mortality events in February 1987 in Mexico City: under conditions of high atmospheric air pollution 1987
- The traffic with diurnal birds of prey or falconiforms in Mexico: another conservation threat 1987
- Detection of Organochlorine Pesticides in Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) Eggs and Eggshells 1986
- Feeding habits and synthetic products in a Black Vulture population from Chiapas, México 1986
- Comercial Trade of Psittacines in Mexico 1985
- The trade of diurnal birds of prey in México 1985
- Exploitation of Diurnal Birds in Mexico (non-game species) 1983
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report
- Guide to the Partners in Flight Population Estimates Database (Version: North American Landbird Conservation Plan 2004) 2007
- Making Connections for Bird Conservation: Linking States, Provinces & Territories to Important Wintering and Breeding Grounds 2006
- Birds in Cuba: Parque Nacional “Alejandro de Humboldt” 2005
- High priority needs for range-wide monitoring of North American landbirds 2005
- The Partners in Flight Handbook on Species Assessment. Version 2005 2005
- Partners in Flight North American Landbird Conservation Plan 2004
- Ara couloni is proposed for transfer from Appendix II to Appendix I in accordance with Article II (1) of the Convention meeting the criteria D given in Annex 1 of Resolution Conf. 9.24. (Prop. 12.18). Consideration of proposals for amendment of Appendices I and II. 15. 2002
- Proposal to transfer Amazona oratrix from Appendix II to Appendix I, in accordance with Article XV, paragraph 1(a), of the CITES Convention (Prop. 12.17) Consideration of proposals for amendment of Appendices I and II. 15. 2002
- Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao) AC17 Doc. 8.1. 2001. The United Mexican States CITES Scientific Authority (Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad [CONABIO]). Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), periodic review of animal taxa in the Appendices [Resolution Conf. 9.1 (Rev.)]. 3-34. 2001
- Proyecto para la Conservación, Manejo y Aprovechamiento Sustentable de los Psitácidos en México. 145. 2000
Service
service to the profession
- Binational Mexico-USA working group for the Thick-Billed Parrot (Rhynchopsitta pachyrhyncha) Committee Member 2005 -
- SOCIETY FOR THE CONSERVATION AND STUDY OF CARIBBEAN BIRDS Member 2005 -
- IUCN update (2005-2009) of the Parrot Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan Committee Member 2004 -
- Painted Bunting (Passerina ciris) task group USFWS and USGS Committee Member 2003 -
- Partners in Flight (PIF) Committee Member 2003 -
- Partners in Flight (PIF) Science Committee Committee Member 2002 -
- The Neotropical Ornithological Society Member 2001 -
- North American Bird Conservation Initiative (NABCI) Trinational Committee Committee Member 2000 -
- Association of Field Ornithologists Member 1999 -
- North American Bird Conservation Initiative (NABCI) Mexico Scientist Committee Committee Member 1999 -
- Technical Consultative Subcommittee for the Protection, Conservation and Recovering of the Golden Eagle in Mexico. Ministry of the Environment SEMARNAT Committee Member 1999 -
- Association for Parrot Conservation Member 1994 -
- Wilson Ornithological Society Member 1992 -
- The Society for Conservation Biology Member 1989 -
- Cooper Ornithological Society Member 1986 -
- American Ornithologists' Union Member 1984 -
- Raptor Research Foundation Member 1984 -
- Instituto Nacional de Investigaciones sobre Recursos Bióticos
- Technical Committee for the 2006 Avian Endangered Species Listing in Mexico (NOM 059), Secretaria de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (SEMARNAT)
- The Peregrine Fund and University of Florida
- Neotropical Ornithological Society Board Member 2007 - 2010
- Raptor Research Foundation Director at Large #2 2002 - 2006
- AI-SPER-0203DF692AB00010963 Chairperson - 2006
- Avian Conservation in Mexico, Co-chair; IV North American Ornithological Conference (NAOC) Chairperson - 2006
- Co-chair of 3 academic symposiums; IV North American Ornithological Conference (NAOC) Committee Member - 2006
- Fundraising Committee Co-Chair; IV North American Ornithological Conference (NAOC) Chairperson - 2006
- Steering Committee Member representing Raptor Research Foundation; IV North American Ornithological Conference (NAOC) Committee Member - 2006
- Association of Field Ornithologists Member 2003 - 2005
- Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León Committee Member - 2005
- Ecological Society of America Member 1991 - 2004
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Committee Member - 2002
- Conservation Council. Technical Consultative Subcommittee for the Conservation, Management and Sustainable Use of Psittacines (Parrots and Macaws) in Mexico Member 1998 - 2000
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Sixteenth Meeting of the Animals Committee Shepherdstown, USA Member - 2000
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Committee Member - 1999
- VI Congreso de Ornitología Neotropical, Sociedad de Ornitologia Neotropical. And official sponsor, Fundación ARA, A.C Member - 1999
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Committee Member - 1997
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México Committee Member - 1997
- The Mexican delegation (National Commission for the Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity – CONABIO and World Wildlife Fund) Member - 1997
- AI-SPER-0203DF692AB00010984 Reviewer, Program 1995
- Macarthur Agroecology Research Center Member - 1994
- Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Ninth Meeting of the Conference of the Parties Member - 1994
- Joint Annual Meeting of the Raptor Research Foundation and II Western Hemisphere meeting of the World Working Group on Birds of Prey (WWGBP-ICBP) Member - 1989
- Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology Assistant Curator - 1986
- AI-SPER-0203DF692AB000108CE Member - 1983
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Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Conservation Biology, University of Florida, Tropical Conservation and Development Program 1996
- University of Florida, Program for Studies in Tropical Conservation 1991
- B.S. in Biology, Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana Campus Iztapalapa 1984
awards and honors
- For Significant Contributions to the Partners in Flight North America Landbird Conservation Plan, 2004
- Environmental Conservation Fellowship for Excellence in Graduate Student Research, 1990
- Hawk Mountain-Zeiss Raptor Research Award for Excellence in Graduate Student Research, 1990
- Environmental Conservation Fellowship for Excellence in Graduate Student Research, 1989
- Student Award, 1985
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