Bird species in the urban area of Benito Juarez, Cancún, are facing a scarcity of resources due to a lack of natural conservation spaces. Despite Cancún's urban area spanning over 10,622 hectares, only about 105 hectares are protected. These protected areas are scattered throughout the municipality, making up less than 1% of the urban expanse.

Bird migration season in Cancún lasts for most of the year, peaking in intensity at the onset of spring in April. During this time, a variety of unusual bird species can be observed as they arrive to nest or rest before continuing their journey.

A citizen-led initiative, the Cancún-Isla Mujeres Bird Festival, is gearing up to tackle this issue. The festival plans to promote conservation and environmental awareness through a range of activities, including research, fieldwork, and more. Among the planned activities are the creation of murals themed around local and migratory bird species, bird watching in natural areas, species registration, and more yet to be determined.

The festival is set to kick off at the end of May, with activities scheduled for each month. The results of the festival will be presented at the end of the year. According to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat), over 160 species of native and migratory birds have been recorded in Cancún. This underlines the crucial need for conserving these natural spaces to maintain local biodiversity.