The Confédération Ornithologique Mondiale (C.O.M.) - World Ornithological Confederation - is an incorporated international body the aim of which is the coordination of activities related to the breeding, general management and study of domesticated birds. It represents the various organisations peculiar to each of the member countries. The C.O.M. is presently composed of 39 countries, mainly from Europe and South America as well as some countries from Asia and North America.