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International Convention for the Protection of Birds

Tipo de documento
Multilateral
Campo de aplicación
Regional/restringido
Fecha
Oct 18, 1950
Fuente
IUCN (ID: TRE-000066)
Título (Francés)

Convention internationale pour la protection des oiseaux

Título (Otro)

Internationale Übereinkunft zum Schutz der Vögel

Lugar de adopción
Paris
Depositario
Francia
Idioma
Francés
Entrada en vigor
Ene 17, 1963
Materia
Especies silvestres y ecosistemas, Desechos y sustancias peligrosas
Palabra clave
Zona protegida Especies migratorias Protección del hábitat Incremento del stock/repoblación Especies en peligro Pájaros Productos silvestres Ordenación/conservación Armas de caza/métodos de caza Especies animales protegidas Caza/captura
Área geográphica
Europa, Ártico
Resumen

Objectives: To protect birds in their wild state, considering that in the interests of science, the protection of nature and the economy of each nation, all birds should as a matter of principle be protected.

Summary of provisions: In general, protection is to be given to all birds during the breeding season, to migrants during their flight to their breeding grounds, and to endangered species throughout the year (art. 2). In general, the taking of eggs, shells and young birds is to be prohibited (art. 4). Certain methods of hunting birds are to be prohibited or restricted, e.g. snares, nets, poisoned bait, blinded decoy birds, motor boats and motor vehicles (art. 5). A species found to be a pest in a region may be excepted from protection (art. 6). Exceptions may also be made in the interests of science and education (art. 7). Each party undertakes to draw up lists of birds that may be lawfully taken or killed in compliance with this Convention (art. 8). Parties agree to take measures to prevent destruction of birds by water pollution, electric cables, insecticides and poisons, and to educate children and the public in the need for protection of birds (art. 10). Parties are to establish reserves for breeding birds (art. 11).

(Source: IUCN ELC, 08.2005, based on UNEP Register of International Treaties and Other Agreements in the Field of the Environment, 1996)

Comentario

Not confined to migratory species of birds, although these are the subject of special mention in the preamble and substantive part. Provides for the protection of migratory birds during their return flight to their nesting grounds, particularly between months of March and July. Birds in danger of extinction or of scientific interest protected throughout the year. Provides in general for prohibition of export, import, trade in or possession of birds (dead or alive); of destruction of nests; of export, import, trade in or possession of eggs and nestlings (with some exceptions). Prohibits some methods of taking (where this is permitted). Provides for exceptions in order to protect agriculture or species whose 'conservation is desirable', but such taking to be by individual permits and complete extirpation of species not permitted. Further exceptions for purposes of science and education, game and falconery. Provides that States parties may prepare lists of birds which may be lawfully killed or kept in captivity in that State. Refers to measures to protect destruction of birds by hydrocarbons, water pollution, pesticides and poisons, lighthouses, electrical cables, etc. Refers to the need to educate children and others about the need to protect birds. Requires the creation of reserves of sufficient size and location to enable migratory species to rest and feed.

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País/Territorio/Participante

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Países Entrada en vigor Ratification * Fecha de firma simple
Austria
Bulgaria
Bélgica
España
Francia
Grecia
Islandia -
Luxemburgo -
Mónaco
Países Bajos
Portugal
Serbia -
Suecia
Suiza
Turquía

* [1] Fecha de ratificación [2] Fecha de ascención aprobación [3] Fecha de aceptación [4] Fecha de sucesión [5] Consentimiento en obligarse [6] Fecha de firma definitiva

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