Conservation of Wild Birds (Declaration on a Derogation Allowing Scientific Research on Seven Finch Species) Regulations, 2021 (L.N. 395 of 2021). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal welfare Birds Hunting authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit fee Hunting/capture Hunting gear/hunting methods Migratory species Research Wild fauna Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These regulations are to be read as one with the Conservation of Wild Birds(Framework for Allowing a Derogation to Carry out Scientific Research on Seven Finch Species). They defines at point 2 the relevant species of finches, which are non resident but migrants and determine the most satisfactory solution to carry out a comprehensive research study by licensed individuals using registered clap-nets as the most selective method during determined research periods. Full text English Website legislation.mt