International:


International Convention for the Protection of Birds

Objectives:

To protect birds in the wild state

Summary of Provisions:

• Protection during breeding season to all birds
  
• To migrants during their flight to breeding grounds
  
• To endangered species throughout the year
  
• Prohibit taking eggs and young birds
  
• A species found to be a pest in a region may be excepted from protection
  
• Exception may be made in the interest of science and education
  
• Parties to establish reserves for breeding birds

Date of Adoption:
18.10.1950 (Paris)

Date of entry into force:
17.1.1963