Weld Fringílida -birds and most insective birds are not considered by regulations as hunting species, so their yacht, their catch And their trade is strictly forbidden.
However, There is still a large trade in these birds, both lively and death for different purposesSuch as its export and its use as Koostervogels in the case of Fringílida -birds and even their consumption as ‘fried birds’.
There are many The illegal methods to capture these small birds, but they are all considered solid and non -selective hunting methodsBecause they can cause the disappearance of these small birds locally and also because of the characteristics of their operation prevent them from selecting the species subject to hunting.
The good news is that According to the latest report in the past 10 years in Spain, these illegal activities have been reduced by halfAlthough in the Mediterranean and the rest of Europe, unfortunately are still being practiced.
Bird hunt in Spain
He report The Killing 3.0 evaluates the progress of 46 countries for the Rome Strategic Plan (2020-2030) adopted within the framework of the Migratory Species Agreement (CMS/Unum), which wants to reduce hunting, catching and illegal trade in Shaft before 2030.
From the 2016 report (The Killing 2.0),),, That estimated the death of around 26 million birds a year for illegal practicesThe results of the analysis are overwhelming: 83% of the countries are not on their way to achieve that reduction goal; 19% has deteriorated their figures since 2020, especially in Egypt, Syria, Chipre and Libya and only 8 countries (17%) show significant progress or maintain very low levels of IKB.
The Illegal bird hunt, worldwide motivated, mainly due to commercial profit, non -durable “traditional” practices (as the Parany o To catch Shaft Canoras to Kooi), its use as pets or the control of predators, is the second cause of decline Shaft Migration after losing habitats.
Kind Threatened such as the European Tortola and the common Alimoche, or others such as the regular Gilguero or the quail, some of those confronted with critical threats for shots are confrontedPoisoning or illegal traps.
Spain achieves progress in the protection of fringilos
Spain is one of the few countries that has made remarkable progress, The latest prohibition in 2018 emphasizes the Fringílidos who is looking for Cenaular and Singing CompetitionsThose illegal catches reduced in hundreds of thousands of annual copies.
On the other hand, thanks to the measures that have been implemented in the fight, Fauna poisoning, since 2010 a continuous reduction of mortality -episodes by this massive and non -selective method has been included.
In addition, Innovative projects have started that have contributed to promoting the approval of measures against illegal bird hunt and catch, They have strengthened cooperation between NGOs, agents of authority and public administrations, reducing the illegal Fauna yacht by 50-74% by 50-74% since 2020.
The establishment and training of specialized environmental units in the various police services (Seprona, forest and environmental agents, autonomous police, etc.) and the attorney general, as well as The detection and forensic work of the Fauna Recovery Centers have made the improvement in detection, investigation and judicial crimes against fauna possibleThat give rise to a reduction of impunity with clear deterrence.
Spain This path cannot be terminated and must maintain the resources and efforts, so that the registered rates are maintained in the future. There are some challenges that endanger the results obtained.
The legalization of some hunting practices is harmful
The attempts restore and legalize some forbidden illegal hunting practices such as Parany (hunting with glue) in Valencia or the conquest of Fringílidos associated with SilvestrismoThey can place Spain in the situation in which it was in 2016, when high illegal death rates were registered.
On the other hand, the level of Implication of CCAA is not homogeneous, detecting shortcomings at the destination of resources for training and specialization of the services responsible for the fight against environmental violations or fauna recovery centers, essential documents for obtaining evidence in the legal processes that are open in the event of crimes or violations against fauna.
On the other hand, some IKB modalities such as the destruction of nests of migrating species still needs extensive consciousness and deployment work Of the various public and private actors to guarantee the preservation of species with considerable population losses (of more than 50% in some cases) such as swallows, common planes or overcome.
Also, The hunt for species in decline, such as the common triabeller or quail, takes out the annual loss of thousands of specimens of birds that must be classified as threatened.
Finally, Spain remains a junction for illegal reporting trade to the middle -east and from entering Europe of exotic birds from Latin -America, Which joins online trade, making the internet a black point for countless species. This implies the need to promote the Spanish action plan and to offer it for the Spanish action plan against illegal human trafficking and international furtivism of wild species (Tifies Plan) coordinated by the Miteco.
According to David van de Zugasti Winery, co -author of the study and technician of the environmental management: «Spain shows that, With political will, an efficient regulatory framework and cooperation between different actors, Change is possible.
But it is urgent to harmonize and increase the resources in all Spanish regions and to eradicate illegal practices that are still covered by tradition or in a distorted interpretation of the regulations ». On the other hand, he adds that, «Spain with These results have the responsibility to maintain current media and commitment internallyBut also internationally, participating in training and impulse in other parts of the world of this model that has been effective ».
Improvements in the Mediterranean pelvis
With the results obtained, the report urgent and coordinated measures for governments of the Mediterranean and Europe proposes to reduce illegal yacht. Among them:
- Larger political will For the approval of national plans and multi -sectoral committees
- Improving the monitoring of casesWith the creation of public databases and financing for studies and measurement of the problem
- Stronger legislation With proportional and harmonized sanctions
- Specialized units In environmental crime and training for judges, public prosecutors and agents of the authority
- Consciousness campaigns To reduce zerb to the IKB;
- Cross -border cooperation Against illegal traffic and sustainable economic alternatives in areas where illegal yacht the population is intended.