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Start of one of the largest european species conservation projects

The Northern Bald Ibis is a migratory bird which was native in Central Europe until the 17th century, before it became extinct due to the huge hunting pressure. Today the Northern Bald Ibis is one of the most endangered bird species worldwide. In the context of an EU project (LIFE+ Biodiversity), with partners in Austria, Italy and Germany, the species is to be reintroduced in Europe.

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We won!!! An Italian hunter who shot two Northern Bald Ibises was convicted

Newsletter 16/09/2016

Almost 4 years ago, on October 13, 2012, the female Northern Bald Ibis “GOJA” and her offspring “JEDI” were shot by an Italian bird hunter in the province Livorno, just 80 km from the wintering site. The hunter had the licence to hunt on woodpigeon. On September 13, 2016, the final hearing in the Livorno tribunal ended with the judgment. The hunter has been recognized guilty, condemned and his hunting licence has been withdrawn.