Conservation of Wild Birds (Declaration on a Derogation for an Autumn 2020 Live-capturing Season for Song Thrush and Golden Plover) Regulations, 2020. Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Hunting authorization/permit Hunting authorization/permit fee Hunting/capture Wild fauna Birds Migratory species Ranching/captive breeding Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract These Regulations set out the conditions and limits for the acquisition of live specimens of two (2) migratory species of birds - the Golden Plovers and the Song Thrushes – as sole satisfactory solution to replenish the limited stock of these live-birds in captivity for use as live-decoys during open hunting seasons. Full text English Website legislation.mt