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(Acts adopted before 1 December 2009 under the EC Treaty, the EU Treaty and the Euratom Treaty)
DIRECTIVE 2009/147/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL
of 30 November 2009
on the conservation of wild birds
(codified version)
THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF THE
(4) The
species
of
wild
birds
naturally
occurring
in
the
EUROPEAN UNION,
European territory of the Member States are mainly
migratory species. Such species constitute a common
heritage and effective bird protection is typically a
trans-frontier environment problem entailing common
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European
responsibilities.
Community, and in particular Article 175(1) thereof,
Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,
(5)
The conservation of the species of wild birds naturally
occurring in the European territory of the Member States
Having regard to the opinion of the European Economic and
is necessary in order to attain the Community’s objectives
Social Committee (
regarding the improvement of living conditions and

1 ),
sustainable development.
Acting in accordance with the procedure laid down in
Article 251 of the Treaty ( 2 ),
(6) The
measures
to
be
taken
must
apply
to
the
various
factors which may affect the numbers of birds, namely
Whereas:
the repercussions of man’s activities and in particular the
destruction and pollution of their habitats, capture and
killing by man and the trade resulting from such
(1) Council
Directive
79/409/EEC
of
2
April
1979
on
the
practices; the stringency of such measures should be
conservation of wild birds ( 3 ) has been substantially
adapted to the particular situation of the various
amended several times ( 4 ). In the interests of clarity and
species within the framework of a conservation policy.
rationality the said Directive should be codified.
(2) Decision
No
1600/2002/EC
of
the
European
Parliament
and of the Council of 22 July 2002 laying down the
(7)
Conservation is aimed at the long-term protection and
Sixth Community Environment Action Programme (
management of natural resources as an integral part of

5 )
calls for specific action for biodiversity, including to
the heritage of the peoples of Europe. It makes it possible
protect birds and their habitats.
to control natural resources and governs their use on the

basis of the measures necessary for the maintenance and
adjustment of the natural balances between species as far
as is reasonably possible.
(3) A large number of species of wild birds naturally
occurring in the European territory of the Member
States are declining in number, very rapidly in some
cases. This decline represents a serious threat to the
conservation of the natural environment, particularly
(8) The
preservation,
maintenance
or
restoration
of
a
because of the biological balances threatened thereby.
sufficient diversity and area of habitats is essential to
the conservation of all species of birds. Certain species
( 1 ) Opinion of 10 June 2009 (not yet published in the Official Journal).
of birds should be the subject of special conservation
( 2 ) Opinion of the European Parliament of 20 October 2009 (not yet
measures concerning their habitats in order to ensure
published in the Official Journal) and Council Decision of
their survival and reproduction in their area of
26 November 2009.
distribution. Such measures must also take account of
( 3 ) OJ L 103, 25.4.1979, p. 1.
( 4 ) See Annex VI, Part A.
migratory species and be coordinated with a view to
( 5 ) OJ L 242, 10.9.2002, p. 1.
setting up a coherent whole.

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(9) In
order
to
prevent
commercial
interests
from
exerting
a
of this Directive, they must be adopted in accordance
possible harmful pressure on exploitation levels, it is
with the regulatory procedure with scrutiny provided
necessary to impose a general ban on marketing and
for in Article 5a of Decision 1999/468/EC.
to restrict all derogation to those species whose
biological status so permits, account being taken of the
specific conditions obtaining in the different regions.
(18) This
Directive
should
be
without
prejudice
to
the
obli
gations of the Member States relating to the time limits
for transposition into national law of the directives set
(10) Because
of their high population level, geographical
out in Annex VI, Part B,
distribution and reproductive rate in the Community as
a whole, certain species may be hunted, which
constitutes acceptable exploitation where certain limits
are established and respected, as such hunting must be
HAVE ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
compatible with maintenance of the population of these
species at a satisfactory level.
Article 1
(11) The various means, devices or methods of large-scale or
1. This
Directive
relates
to
the
conservation
of
all
species
of
non-selective capture or killing and hunting with certain
naturally occurring birds in the wild state in the European
forms of transport must be banned because of the
territory of the Member States to which the Treaty applies. It
excessive pressure which they exert or may exert on
covers the protection, management and control of these species
the numbers of the species concerned.
and lays down rules for their exploitation.
(12) Because
of
the
importance
which
may
be
attached
to
2. It
shall
apply
to
birds,
their
eggs,
nests
and
habitats.
certain specific situations, provision should be made for
the possibility of derogations on certain conditions and
subject to monitoring by the Commission.
Article 2
Member States shall take the requisite measures to maintain the
(13) The
conservation
of
birds
and,
in
particular,
migratory
population of the species referred to in Article 1 at a level
birds still presents problems which call for scientific
which corresponds in particular to ecological, scientific and
research. Such research will also make it possible to
cultural requirements, while taking account of economic and
assess the effectiveness of the measures taken.
recreational requirements, or to adapt the population of these
species to that level.
(14) Care should be taken in consultation with the
Commission to see that the introduction of any species
Article 3
of wild bird not naturally occurring in the European
territory of the Member States does not cause harm to
1. In the light of the requirements referred to in Article 2,
local flora and fauna.
Member States shall take the requisite measures to preserve,
maintain or re-establish a sufficient diversity and area of
habitats for all the species of birds referred to in Article 1.
(15) The
Commission will
every
three
years
prepare
and
transmit to the Member States a composite report
based on information submitted by the Member States
2. The
preservation,
maintenance
and
re-establishment
of
on the application of national provisions introduced
biotopes and habitats shall include primarily the following
pursuant to this Directive.
measures:
(16) The
measures
necessary
for
the
implementation
of
this
Directive should be adopted in accordance with Council
(a) creation of protected areas;
Decision 1999/468/EC of 28 June 1999 laying down the
procedures for the exercise of implementing powers
conferred on the Commission ( 1 ).
(b) upkeep and management in accordance with the ecological
needs of habitats inside and outside the protected zones;
(17) In
particular,
the
Commission
should
be
empowered
to
amend certain Annexes in the light of scientific and
technical progress. Since those measures are of general
(c) re-establishment of destroyed biotopes;
scope and are designed to amend non-essential elements
( 1 ) OJ L 184, 17.7.1999, p. 23.
(d) creation of biotopes.

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Article 4
Article 5
1. The
species
mentioned
in
Annex
I
shall
be
the
subject
of
Without prejudice to Articles 7 and 9, Member States shall take
special conservation measures concerning their habitat in order
the requisite measures to establish a general system of
to ensure their survival and reproduction in their area of
protection for all species of birds referred to in Article 1,
distribution.
prohibiting in particular:
In this connection, account shall be taken of:
(a) deliberate killing or capture by any method;
(b) deliberate destruction of, or damage to, their nests and eggs
(a) species in danger of extinction;
or removal of their nests;
(b) species vulnerable to specific changes in their habitat;
(c) taking their eggs in the wild and keeping these eggs even if
empty;
(c) species considered rare because of small populations or
(d) deliberate disturbance of these birds particularly during the
restricted local distribution;
period of breeding and rearing, in so far as disturbance
would be significant having regard to the objectives of
this Directive;
(d) other species requiring particular attention for reasons of
the specific nature of their habitat.
(e) keeping birds of species the hunting and capture of which is
prohibited.
Trends and variations in population levels shall be taken into
account as a background for evaluations.
Article 6
1. Without
prejudice
to
paragraphs
2
and
3,
Member
States
shall prohibit, for all the bird species referred to in Article 1, the
Member States shall classify in particular the most suitable terri
sale, transport for sale, keeping for sale and the offering for sale
tories in number and size as special protection areas for the
of live or dead birds and of any readily recognisable parts or
conservation of these species in the geographical sea and land
derivatives of such birds.
area where this Directive applies.
2. The
activities
referred
to
in
paragraph
1
shall
not
be
2. Member States shall take similar measures for regularly
prohibited in respect of the species referred to in Annex III,
occurring migratory species not listed in Annex I, bearing in
Part A, provided that the birds have been legally killed or
mind their need for protection in the geographical sea and land
captured or otherwise legally acquired.
area where this Directive applies, as regards their breeding,
moulting and wintering areas and staging posts along their
migration routes. To this end, Member States shall pay
3. Member
States
may,
for
the
species
listed
in
Annex
III,
particular attention to the protection of wetlands and
Part B, allow within their territory the activities referred to in
particularly to wetlands of international importance.
paragraph 1, making provision for certain restrictions, provided
that the birds have been legally killed or captured or otherwise
legally acquired.
3. Member
States
shall
send
the
Commission
all
relevant
information so that it may take appropriate initiatives with a
view to the coordination necessary to ensure that the areas
Member States wishing to grant such authorisation shall first of
provided for in paragraphs 1 and 2 form a coherent whole
all consult the Commission with a view to examining jointly
which meets the protection requirements of these species in
with the latter whether the marketing of specimens of such
the geographical sea and land area where this Directive applies.
species would result or could reasonably be expected to result
in the population levels, geographical distribution or repro
ductive rate of the species being endangered throughout the
Community. Should this examination prove that the intended
4. In
respect
of
the
protection
areas
referred
to
in
paragraphs authorisation will, in the view of the Commission, result in any
1 and 2, Member States shall take appropriate steps to avoid
one of the aforementioned species being thus endangered or in
pollution or deterioration of habitats or any disturbances
the possibility of their being thus endangered, the Commission
affecting the birds, in so far as these would be significant
shall forward a reasoned recommendation to the Member State
having regard to the objectives of this Article. Outside these
concerned stating its opposition to the marketing of the species
protection areas, Member States shall also strive to avoid
in question. Should the Commission consider that no such risk
pollution or deterioration of habitats.
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The Commission’s recommendation shall be published in the
2. Moreover, Member States shall prohibit any hunting from
Official Journal of the European Union.
the modes of transport and under the conditions mentioned in
Annex IV, point (b).
Member States granting authorisation pursuant to this
paragraph shall verify at regular intervals that the conditions
Article 9
governing the granting of such authorisation continue to be
fulfilled.
1. Member
States
may
derogate
from
the
provisions
of
Articles 5 to 8, where there is no other satisfactory solution,
for the following reasons:
Article 7
1. Owing
to
their
population
level,
geographical
distribution (a) — in the interests of public health and safety,
and reproductive rate throughout the Community, the species
listed in Annex II may be hunted under national legislation.
Member States shall ensure that the hunting of these species
does not jeopardise conservation efforts in their distribution
— in the interests of air safety,
area.
— to prevent serious damage to crops, livestock, forests,
2. The
species
referred
to
in
Annex
II,
Part
A
may
be
hunted
fisheries and water,
in the geographical sea and land area where this Directive
applies.
— for the protection of flora and fauna;
3. The
species
referred
to
in
Annex
II,
Part
B
may
be
hunted
only in the Member States in respect of which they are
indicated.
(b) for the purposes of research and teaching, of re-population,
of re-introduction and for the breeding necessary for these
purposes;
4. Member States shall ensure that the practice of hunting,
including falconry if practised, as carried on in accordance with
the national measures in force, complies with the principles of
(c) to permit, under strictly supervised conditions and on a
wise use and ecologically balanced control of the species of
selective basis, the capture, keeping or other judicious use
birds concerned and that this practice is compatible as regards
of certain birds in small numbers.
the population of these species, in particular migratory species,
with the measures resulting from Article 2.
2. The
derogations
referred
to
in
paragraph
1
must
specify:
They shall see in particular that the species to which hunting
laws apply are not hunted during the rearing season or during
(a) the species which are subject to the derogations;
the various stages of reproduction.
In the case of migratory species, they shall see in particular that
(b) the means, arrangements or methods authorised for capture
the species to which hunting regulations apply are not hunted
or killing;
during their period of reproduction or during their return to
their rearing grounds.
(c) the conditions of risk and the circumstances of time and
place under which such derogations may be granted;
Member States shall send the Commission all relevant
information on the practical application of their hunting regu
lations.
(d) the authority empowered to declare that the required
conditions obtain and to decide what means, arrangements
or methods may be used, within what limits and by whom;
Article 8
1. In respect of the hunting, capture or killing of birds under
(e) the controls which will be carried out.
this Directive, Member States shall prohibit the use of all means,
arrangements or methods used for the large-scale or non-
selective capture or killing of birds or capable of causing the
local disappearance of a species, in particular the use of those
3. Each
year
the
Member
States
shall
send
a
report
to
the
listed in Annex IV, point (a).
Commission on the implementation of paragraphs 1 and 2.

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4. On the basis of the information available to it, and in
Article 15
particular the information communicated to it pursuant to
paragraph 3, the Commission shall at all times ensure that
Such amendments as are necessary for adapting Annexes I and
the consequences of the derogations referred to in paragraph
V to technical and scientific progress shall be adopted. Those
1 are not incompatible with this Directive. It shall take appro
measures, designed to amend non-essential elements of this
priate steps to this end.
Directive, shall be adopted in accordance with the regulatory
procedure with scrutiny referred to in Article 16(2).
Article 10
Article 16
1. Member
States
shall
encourage
research
and
any
work
required as a basis for the protection, management and use of
1. The
Commission
shall
be
assisted
by
the
Committee
for
the population of all species of bird referred to in Article 1.
Adaptation to Technical and Scientific Progress.
Particular attention shall be paid to research and work on the
subjects listed in Annex V.
2. Where
reference
is
made
to
this
paragraph,
Article
5a(1)
to (4) and Article 7 of Decision 1999/468/EC shall apply,
2. Member States shall send the Commission any having regard to the provisions of Article 8 thereof.
information required to enable it to take appropriate measures
for the coordination of the research and work referred to in
paragraph 1.
Article 17
Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts
Article 11
of the main provisions of national law which they adopt in the
field governed by this Directive.
Member States shall see that any introduction of species of bird
which do not occur naturally in the wild state in the European
territory of the Member States does not prejudice the local flora
Article 18
and fauna. In this connection they shall consult the
Commission.
Directive 79/409/EEC, as amended by the acts listed in Annex
VI, Part A, is repealed, without prejudice to the obligations of
the Member States relating to the time limits for transposition
Article 12
into national law of the Directives set out in Annex VI, Part B.
1. Member
States
shall
forward
to
the
Commission
every
three years, starting from 7 April 1981, a report on the imple
mentation of national provisions taken under this Directive.
References to the repealed Directive shall be construed as
references to this Directive and shall be read in accordance
with the correlation table in Annex VII.
2. The
Commission
shall
prepare
every
three
years
a
composite report based on the information referred to in
paragraph 1. That part of the draft report covering the
Article 19
information supplied by a Member State shall be forwarded
to the authorities of the Member State in question for verifi
This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following
cation. The final version of the report shall be forwarded to the
its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
Member States.
Article 20
Article 13
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
Application of the measures taken pursuant to this Directive
may not lead to deterioration in the present situation as
regards the conservation of the species of birds referred to in
Done at Brussels, 30 November 2009.
Article 1.
Article 14
For the European Parliament
For the Council
Member States may introduce stricter protective measures than
The President
The President
those provided for under this Directive.
J. BUZEK
B. ASK

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ANNEX I
GAVIIFORMES
PHOENICOPTERIFORMES
Gaviidae
Phoenicopteridae
Gavia stellata
Phoenicopterus ruber
Gavia arctica
ANSERIFORMES
Gavia immer
Anatidae
PODICIPEDIFORMES
Cygnus bewickii (Cygnus columbianus bewickii)
Podicipedidae
Cygnus cygnus
Podiceps auritus
Anser albifrons flavirostris
PROCELLARIIFORMES
Anser erythropus
Procellariidae
Branta leucopsis
Pterodroma madeira
Branta ruficollis
Pterodroma feae
Tadorna ferruginea
Bulweria bulwerii
Marmaronetta angustirostris
Calonectris diomedea
Aythya nyroca
Puffinus puffinus mauretanicus (Puffinus mauretanicus)
Polysticta stelleri
Puffinus yelkouan
Mergus albellus (Mergellus albellus)
Puffinus assimilis
Oxyura leucocephala
Hydrobatidae
FALCONIFORMES
Pelagodroma marina
Pandionidae
Hydrobates pelagicus
Pandion haliaetus
Oceanodroma leucorhoa
Accipitridae
Oceanodroma castro
Pernis apivorus
PELECANIFORMES
Elanus caeruleus
Pelecanidae
Milvus migrans
Pelecanus onocrotalus
Milvus milvus
Pelecanus crispus
Haliaeetus albicilla
Phalacrocoracidae
Gypaetus barbatus
Phalacrocorax aristotelis desmarestii
Neophron percnopterus
Phalacrocorax pygmeus
Gyps fulvus
CICONIIFORMES
Aegypius monachus
Ardeidae
Circaetus gallicus
Botaurus stellaris
Ixobrychus minutus
Circus aeruginosus
Nycticorax nycticorax
Circus cyaneus
Ardeola ralloides
Circus macrourus
Egretta garzetta
Circus pygargus
Egretta alba (Ardea alba)
Accipiter gentilis arrigonii
Ardea purpurea
Accipiter nisus granti
Ciconiidae
Accipiter brevipes
Ciconia nigra
Buteo rufinus
Ciconia ciconia
Aquila pomarina
Threskiornithidae
Aquila clanga
Plegadis falcinellus
Aquila heliaca
Platalea leucorodia
Aquila adalberti

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Aquila chrysaetos
Glareolidae
Hieraaetus pennatus
Cursorius cursor
Hieraaetus fasciatus
Glareola pratincola
Falconidae
Charadriidae
Falco naumanni
Charadrius alexandrinus
Falco vespertinus
Charadrius morinellus (Eudromias morinellus)
Falco columbarius
Pluvialis apricaria
Falco eleonorae
Hoplopterus spinosus
Falco biarmicus
Scolopacidae
Falco cherrug
Calidris alpina schinzii
Falco rusticolus
Philomachus pugnax
Falco peregrinus
Gallinago media
GALLIFORMES
Limosa lapponica
Tetraonidae
Numenius tenuirostris
Bonasa bonasia
Lagopus mutus pyrenaicus
Tringa glareola
Lagopus mutus helveticus
Xenus cinereus (Tringa cinerea)
Tetrao tetrix tetrix
Phalaropus lobatus
Tetrao urogallus
Laridae
Phasianidae
Larus melanocephalus
Alectoris graeca
Larus genei
Alectoris barbara
Larus audouinii
Perdix perdix italica
Larus minutus
Perdix perdix hispaniensis
Sternidae
GRUIFORMES
Gelochelidon nilotica (Sterna nilotica)
Turnicidae
Sterna caspia
Turnix sylvatica
Sterna sandvicensis
Gruidae
Sterna dougallii
Grus grus
Sterna hirundo
Rallidae
Sterna paradisaea
Porzana porzana
Sterna albifrons
Porzana parva
Chlidonias hybridus
Porzana pusilla
Chlidonias niger
Crex crex
Alcidae
Porphyrio porphyrio
Uria aalge ibericus
Fulica cristata
Otididae
PTEROCLIFORMES
Tetrax tetrax
Pteroclididae
Chlamydotis undulata
Pterocles orientalis
Otis tarda
Pterocles alchata
CHARADRIIFORMES
COLUMBIFORMES
Recurvirostridae
Columbidae
Himantopus himantopus
Columba palumbus azorica
Recurvirostra avosetta
Columba trocaz
Burhinidae
Columba bollii
Burhinus oedicnemus
Columba junoniae

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STRIGIFORMES
Muscicapidae (Turdinae)
Strigidae
Luscinia svecica
Bubo bubo
Saxicola dacotiae
Nyctea scandiaca
Oenanthe leucura
Surnia ulula
Oenanthe cypriaca
Glaucidium passerinum
Oenanthe pleschanka
Strix nebulosa
Muscicapidae (Sylviinae)
Strix uralensis
Acrocephalus melanopogon
Asio flammeus
Acrocephalus paludicola
Aegolius funereus
Hippolais olivetorum
CAPRIMULGIFORMES
Sylvia sarda
Caprimulgidae
Sylvia undata
Sylvia melanothorax
Caprimulgus europaeus
Sylvia rueppelli
APODIFORMES
Sylvia nisoria
Apodidae
Muscicapidae (Muscicapinae)
Apus caffer
Ficedula parva
CORACIIFORMES
Ficedula semitorquata
Alcedinidae
Ficedula albicollis
Alcedo atthis
Paridae
Coraciidae
Parus ater cypriotes
Coracias garrulus
Sittidae
PICIFORMES
Sitta krueperi
Picidae
Sitta whiteheadi
Picus canus
Certhiidae
Dryocopus martius
Certhia brachydactyla dorotheae
Dendrocopos major canariensis
Laniidae
Dendrocopos major thanneri
Lanius collurio
Dendrocopos syriacus
Lanius minor
Dendrocopos medius
Lanius nubicus
Dendrocopos leucotos
Corvidae
Picoides tridactylus
Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax
PASSERIFORMES
Fringillidae (Fringillinae)
Alaudidae
Fringilla coelebs ombriosa
Chersophilus duponti
Fringilla teydea
Melanocorypha calandra
Fringillidae (Carduelinae)
Calandrella brachydactyla
Loxia scotica
Galerida theklae
Bucanetes githagineus
Lullula arborea
Pyrrhula murina (Pyrrhula pyrrhula murina)
Motacillidae
Emberizidae (Emberizinae)
Anthus campestris
Emberiza cineracea
Troglodytidae
Emberiza hortulana
Troglodytes troglodytes fridariensis
Emberiza caesia

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ANNEX II
PART A
ANSERIFORMES
Phasianidae
Anatidae
Alectoris graeca
Anser fabalis
Alectoris rufa
Anser anser
Perdix perdix
Branta canadensis
Phasianus colchicus
Anas penelope
GRUIFORMES
Anas strepera
Rallidae
Anas crecca
Fulica atra
Anas platyrhynchos
CHARADRIIFORMES
Anas acuta
Scolopacidae
Anas querquedula
Lymnocryptes minimus
Anas clypeata
Aythya ferina
Gallinago gallinago
Aythya fuligula
Scolopax rusticola
GALLIFORMES
COLUMBIFORMES
Tetraonidae
Columbidae
Lagopus lagopus scoticus et hibernicus
Columba livia
Lagopus mutus
Columba palumbus
PART B
ANSERIFORMES
Tetraonidae
Anatidae
Bonasa bonasia
Cygnus olor
Lagopus lagopus lagopus
Anser brachyrhynchus
Tetrao tetrix
Anser albifrons
Tetrao urogallus
Branta bernicla
Phasianidae
Netta rufina
Francolinus francolinus
Aythya marila
Alectoris barbara
Somateria mollissima
Alectoris chukar
Clangula hyemalis
Coturnix coturnix
Melanitta nigra
GRUIFORMES
Melanita fusca
Bucephala clangula
Rallidae
Mergus serrator
Rallus aquaticus
Mergus merganser
Gallinula chloropus
GALLIFORMES
CHARADRIIFORMES
Meleagridae
Haematopodidae
Meleagris gallopavo
Haematopus ostralegus

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Charadriidae
COLUMBIFORMES
Pluvialis apricaria
Columbidae
Pluvialis squatarola
Columba oenas
Vanellus vanellus
Streptopelia decaocto
Scolopacidae
Streptopelia turtur
Calidris canutus
PASSERIFORMES
Philomachus pugnax
Alaudidae
Limosa limosa
Alauda arvensis
Limosa lapponica
Muscicapidae
Numenius phaeopus
Turdus merula
Turdus pilaris
Numenius arquata
Turdus philomelos
Tringa erythropus
Turdus iliacus
Tringa totanus
Turdus viscivorus
Tringa nebularia
Sturnidae
Laridae
Sturnus vulgaris
Larus ridibundus
Corvidae
Larus canus
Garrulus glandarius
Larus fuscus
Pica pica
Larus argentatus
Corvus monedula
Larus cachinnans
Corvus frugilegus
Larus marinus
Corvus corone

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BE BG CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT RO SI SK FI SE UK
Cygnus olor
+
+
Anser brachyrhynchus
+
+
+
+
Anser albifrons
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
EN
Branta bernicla
+
+

Netta rufina
+
+
Aythya marila
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Somateria mollissima
+
+
+
+
+
+
Clangula hyemalis
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Melanitta nigra
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Melanitta fusca
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
icial
Bucephala clangula
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Jour
Mergus serrator
+
+
+
+
+
nal
Mergus merganser
+
+
+
+
of
the
Bonasa bonasia
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
European
Lagopus lagopus lagopus
+
+
Tetrao tetrix
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Union
Tetrao urogallus
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Francolinus francolinus
+
Alectoris barbara
+
+
Alectoris chukar
+
+
+
Coturnix coturnix
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Meleagris gallopavo
+
+
+
+
Rallus aquaticus
+
+
+
Gallinula chloropus
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Haematopus ostralegus
+
+
Pluvialis apricaria
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
L
Pluvialis squatarola
+
+
+
+
20/17
Vanellus vanellus
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+

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BE BG CZ DK DE EE EL ES FR IE IT CY LV LT LU HU MT NL AT PL PT RO SI SK FI SE UK
Calidris canutus
+
+
Philomachus pugnax
+
+
+
Limosa limosa
+
+
EN
Limosa lapponica
+
+
+

Numenius phaeopus
+
+
+
Numenius arquata
+
+
+
+
Tringa erythropus
+
+
Tringa totanus
+
+
+
+
Tringa nebularia
+
+
Off
Larus ridibundus
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
icial
Larus canus
+
+
+
+
+
Jour
Larus fuscus
+
+
nal
Larus argentatus
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
of
the
Larus cachinnans
+
+
European
Larus marinus
+
+
+
+
+
Columba oenas
+
+
+
+
+
+
Union
Streptopelia decaocto
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Streptopelia turtur
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Alauda arvensis
+
+
+
+
+
+
Turdus merula
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Turdus pilaris
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Turdus philomelos
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Turdus iliacus
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Turdus viscivorus
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Sturnus vulgaris
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Garrulus glandarius
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
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Pica pica
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Corvus monedula
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+

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Corvus frugilegus
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Corvus corone
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
AT = sterreich, BE = Belgique/Belgi, BG = България, CY = Κπρο, CZ = eská republika, DE = Deutschland, DK = Danmark, EE = Eesti, ES = Espaa, FI = Suomi/Finland, FR = France, EL = Ελλδα, HU = Magyarország, IE = Ireland, IT =
Italia, LT = Lietuva, LU = Luxembourg, LV = Latvija, MT = Malta, NL = Nederland, PL = Polska, PT = Portugal, RO = Romnia, SE = Sverige, SI = Slovenija, SK = Slovensko, UK = United Kingdom.
EN
+ = Member States which under Article 7(3) may authorise hunting of the species listed.

icial
Jour
nal
of
the
European
Union
L
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EN
Official Journal of the European Union
26.1.2010
ANNEX III
PART A
ANSERIFORMES
Alectoris barbara
Anatidae
Perdix perdix
Anas platyrhynchos
GALLIFORMES
Phasianus colchicus
Tetraonidae
Lagopus lagopus lagopus, scoticus et hibernicus
COLUMBIFORMES
Phasianidae
Columbidae
Alectoris rufa
Columba palumbus
PART B
ANSERIFORMES
Tetrao tetrix britannicus
Anatidae
Tetrao urogallus
Anser albifrons albifrons
Anser anser
GRUIFORMES
Anas penelope
Rallidae
Anas crecca
Fulica atra
Anas acuta
Anas clypeata
CHARADRIIFORMES
Aythya ferina
Charadriidae
Aythya fuligula
Pluvialis apricaria
Aythya marila
Somateria mollissima
Scolopacidae
Melanitta nigra
Lymnocryptes minimus
GALLIFORMES
Gallinago gallinago
Tetraonidae
Lagopus mutus
Scolopax rusticola

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EN
26.1.2010 Official
Journal
of
the
European
Union L
20/21
ANNEX IV
(a) — Snares (with the exception of Finland and Sweden for the capture of Lagopus lagopus lagopus and Lagopus mutus
north of latitude 58° N), limes, hooks, live birds which are blind or mutilated used as decoys, tape recorders,
electrocuting devices,
— artificial light sources, mirrors, devices for illuminating targets, sighting devices for night shooting comprising an
electronic image magnifier or image converter,
— explosives,
— nets, traps, poisoned or anaesthetic bait,
— semi-automatic or automatic weapons with a magazine capable of holding more than two rounds of ammunition;
(b) — aircraft, motor vehicles,
— boats driven at a speed exceeding five kilometres per hour. On the open sea, Member States may, for safety
reasons, authorise the use of motor-boats with a maximum speed of 18 kilometres per hour. Member States shall
inform the Commission of any authorisations granted.
ANNEX V
(a) National lists of species in danger of extinction or particularly endangered species, taking into account their
geographical distribution.
(b) Listing and ecological description of areas particularly important to migratory species on their migratory routes and as
wintering and nesting grounds.
(c) Listing of data on the population levels of migratory species as shown by ringing.
(d) Assessing the influence of methods of taking wild birds on population levels.
(e) Developing or refining ecological methods for preventing the type of damage caused by birds.
(f) Determining the role of certain species as indicators of pollution.
(g) Studying the adverse effect of chemical pollution on population levels of bird species.

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EN
Official Journal of the European Union
26.1.2010
ANNEX VI
PART A
REPEALED DIRECTIVE WITH LIST OF ITS SUCCESSIVE AMENDMENTS
(referred to in Article 18)
Council Directive 79/409/EEC
(OJ L 103, 25.4.1979, p. 1)
1979 Act of Accession, Annex I, point XIII.1.F
(OJ L 291, 19.11.1979, p. 111)
Council Directive 81/854/EEC
(OJ L 319, 7.11.1981, p. 3)
Commission Directive 85/411/EEC
(OJ L 233, 30.8.1985, p. 33)
1985 Act of Accession, Annex I, points X.1.(h) and
X.6
(OJ L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 218)
Council Directive 86/122/EEC
(OJ L 100, 16.4.1986, p. 22)
Commission Directive 91/244/EEC
(OJ L 115, 8.5.1991, p. 41)
Council Directive 94/24/EC
(OJ L 164, 30.6.1994, p. 9)
1994 Act of Accession, Annex I, point VIII.E.1
(OJ C 241, 29.8.1994, p. 175)
Commission Directive 97/49/EC
(OJ L 223, 13.8.1997, p. 9)
Council Regulation (EC) No 807/2003
only Annex III, point 29
(OJ L 122, 16.5.2003, p. 36)
2003 Act of Accession, Annex II, point 16.C.1
(OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 667)
Council Directive 2006/105/EC
only as regards the reference, in Article 1, to Directive
(OJ L 363, 20.12.2006, p. 368)
79/409/EEC and point A.1 of the Annex
Directive 2008/102/EC of the European Parliament
and of the Council
(OJ L 323, 3.12.2008, p. 31)

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EN
26.1.2010 Official
Journal
of
the
European
Union L
20/23
PART B
LIST OF TIME LIMITS FOR TRANSPOSITION INTO NATIONAL LAW
(referred to in Article 18)
Directives Time
limit
for
transposition
79/409/EEC 7
April
1981
81/854/EEC
—
85/411/EEC 31
July
1986
86/122/EEC
—
91/244/EEC 31
July
1992
94/24/EC 29
September
1995
97/49/EC 30
September
1998
2006/105/EC 1
January
2007
2008/102/EC
—

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Official Journal of the European Union
26.1.2010
ANNEX VII
CORRELATION TABLE
Directive 79/409/EEC This
Directive
Article 1(1) and (2) Article
1(1)
and
(2)
Article 1(3)
—
Articles 2 to 5 Articles
2
to
5
Article 6(1), (2) and (3) Article
6(1),
(2)
and
(3)
Article 6(4)
—
Article 7(1), (2) and (3) Article
7(1),
(2)
and
(3)
Article 7(4), first sentence Article
7(4),
first
subparagraph
Article 7(4), second sentence Article
7(4),
second
subparagraph
Article 7(4), third sentence Article
7(4),
third
subparagraph
Article 7(4), fourth sentence Article
7(4),
fourth
subparagraph
Article 8 Article
8
Article 9(1) Article
9(1)
Article 9(2), introductory wording Article
9(2),
introductory
wording
Article 9(2), first indent Article
9(2),
point
(a)
Article 9(2), second indent Article
9(2),
point
(b)
Article 9(2), third indent Article
9(2),
point
(c)
Article 9(2), fourth indent Article
9(2),
point
(d)
Article 9(2), fifth indent Article
9(2),
point
(e)
Article 9(3) Article
9(3)
Article 9(4) Article
9(4)
Article 10(1) Article
10(1),
first
sentence
Article 10(2), first sentence Article
10(1),
second
sentence
Article 10(2), second sentence Article
10(2)
Articles 11 to 15 Articles
11
to
15
Article 16(1)
—
Article 17 Article
16
Article 18(1)
—
Article 18(2) Article
17

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26.1.2010 Official
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of
the
European
Union L
20/25
Directive 79/409/EEC This
Directive
— Article
18
— Article
19
Article 19 Article
20
Annex I Annex
I
Annex II/1 Annex
II,
Part
A
Annex II/2 Annex
II,
Part
B
Annex III/1 Annex
III,
Part
A
Annex III/2 Annex
III,
Part
B
Annex IV Annex
IV
Annex V Annex
V
— Annex
VI
— Annex
VII

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