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Europe's Birds: An Identification Guide (WILDGuides of Britain & Europe, 37)

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After the first red list in 2015, action was taken to improve our knowledge and protection of avian species. However, scientists have warned it may not yet be enough. Groups of up to 40 of these birds singing in harmony are definitely a sight to see! 15. Green Finch Europe’s Birds: An Identification Guide is an easy to use, practical and accessible guide to the birds of Europe. Covering more than 900 species, and illustrated with over 3,800 photographs, this is the most comprehensive, authoritative and ambitious single-volume photographic guide to Europe’s birds ever produced. Common farmland birds are declining far more rapidly than other European bird species. According to Farmland Bird Index there has been a 52% decline in farmland birds between 1980 and 2021. The term “Hedge Sparrow” comes from the fact that these birds often conceal themselves amid hedges.

Its cry is loud and clear, and it is like the word “wren” being spoken. There is no simpler method to identify this species. Coal Tits are adaptable birds that may live anywhere from the most remote of rural areas to the densest of urban settings as long as there is enough tree cover. The list below shows approximately 350 European bird species – lots of them with video so you can easily get to know the typical looks, behaviour, songs and other sounds of our wild birds. The most inclusive and up to date photographic guide of Europe’s birds available at a bargain price. Containing all the UK species, this may be the only guide you will ever need."—Eric Brown, News Shopper Populations of the Azores bullfinch, meanwhile, have stabilised after its range became a protected area and work was undertaken to restore the laurel forest it relies on. It is now classed as Vulnerable instead of Endangered.The Eurasian Wren is a common European bird that prefers dense vegetation, gardens, and reed beds as hiding places. Unfortunately, efforts to encourage voluntary shifts away from lead shot have been completely ineffective so far. The common swift is near threatened and rooks and common snipe are now considered vulnerable due to sharp declines since 2015 when they were listed as of least concern. For species to be placed in the near threatened category the population has to have declined by 25% over three generations. When declines are greater than 30% they enter the threatened category. They are popular with gardeners because they devour pests like aphids and moths that might otherwise wreak havoc on the plants.

The fact that nuthatches often dive out of trees on their bellies is one of my favorite things about them. These samples were taken from carcasses collected over the past 50 years across 13 European nations. The lead levels were then compared with the number of hunters known in each country, which was used to model how large raptor populations could have grown without the impact of lead ammunition. Mediterranean species such as the European bee-eater and little egret are now reaching the UK, France and the Netherlands, mainly due to milder winters. Eurasian bittern, pied avocet and red kites have also expanded their range, probably in response to better protection of habitats coupled with laws banning persecution. Every ten years, Birdlife International assesses the regional extinction risk of all 544 species of birds occurring regularly and naturally in Europe (54 countries). Evaluating the extinction risk of each species helps to inform decision making at national, EU and pan-European level.Many native North American bird species struggle to coexist with invasive European Starlings because of the starlings’ large size. For all wild bird species, Member States must preserve, maintain and re-establish birds habitats to ensure a sufficient diversity and area of habitats. The adaptability of the Common Chaffinch has led to its widespread distribution. This little songbird may be found all around Europe, especially in areas with plenty of trees. The Birds Directive (Directive 79/409/EEC) was adopted in 1979. It is one of the first pieces of environmental legislation to be adopted by the EU. It was amended in 2009 ( Directive 2009/147/EC) - changes were made to Annex II part B due to the accession of new Member States. See a summary of the Birds Directive and related acts. Unfortunately, they often swoop down on a feeder in swarms, scaring away other birds and devouring huge amounts of food in one sitting.

This is a welcome development for our new chemicals framework, and will help ensure a sustainable relationship between shooting and conservation.' Unlike the Habitats Directive, the Birds Directive does not distinguish between priority and non-priority species. However, the LIFE Regulation provides a possibility to adopt a list of bird species considered as priority for funding under the LIFE programme. LIFE projects that focus on practical conservation measures for any of the species or sub-species on the list can benefit from a higher EU co-funding rate, up to 75 %.With almost a quarter of these birds of prey undergoing population declines in Europe, the toxic metal could be pushing some of our most recognisable birds towards extinction. The description of ten major agricultural systems that constitute suitable habitats for unsecure or declining populations of farmland bird species, which are significantly present in several EU Member States This will become the new go to book for our next generation of birders."—Steven Rutherford, British Naturalists Association Populations of raptors are estimated to be up to 14% smaller than they should be due to the impact of lead ammunition, according to a study published in The Science of the Total Environment. Of course, as is the norm with contemporary photo field guides, this guide shows several images of each bird, showing different behaviours and plumage types. Once the Achilles heel of photo-guides, the notion that illustrated guides offer a more complete picture of the bird in various situations no longer holds true.

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