The Neotropical Ornithological Society, or Sociedad de Ornitología Neotropical, is an ornithological

Ornithology

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 non-profit

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 organization, with its principal objective the study and conservation of Neotropical birds and their habitats, including both their breeding and non-breeding areas. It was founded in 1987 by Dr Mario A. Ramos Olmos, and is a member of the Ornithological Council

Ornithological Council

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The Society produces the journal

Scientific journal

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Neotropical Ornithology, which publishes papers in Spanish, English and Portuguese. It organises the Neotropical Ornithological Congress and the Francois Vuilleumier Fund for research on Neotropical birds.