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Status and trends of bird populations: datasets from Article 12, Birds Directive 2009/147/EC reporting

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Prod-ID: DAT-148-en
Created 19 Oct 2020 Published 19 Oct 2020 Last modified 21 Apr 2021
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All Member States are requested by the Birds Directive to monitor bird species and send a report every 6 years following an agreed format. This information includes population sizes and trends (short and long term) for breeding and wintering populations, as well as pressures and threats for Special Protection Area trigger species. In addition, population status and trends are assessed at the EU level.

European data

Article 12 - 2020 dataset

The dataset contains the tabular data as reported by Member States for the 2013-2018 period; this includes population sizes and trends (short and long term) for breeding and wintering populations, as well as pressures and threats. In addition, it includes the population status and trends at the EU level as assessed by the BirdLife International (under contract with the European Commission). The tabular dataset was updated in Aril 2021 to include the delayed report from Romania. The assessments at EU level do not take into consideration this delayed delivery.

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Article 12 2020

Article 12 general report (data_bgreport)

Most important facts and figures on the general implementation of the Birds Directive from Member States

Field nameDefinitionNote
country Member State - two-digit code

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.0b		 Look-up table [ref_countries]
achievements Text in national language

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.1.1
achievements_trans Translation into English

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.1.2
general_info General information on the BirdsDirective

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.2.1
info_on_network Information on the Natura 2000 (SPA) network

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.2.2
monitoring_schemes Monitoring schemes (Art. 4(1) and Art. 10)

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.2.3
protection_of_species Protection of species (Art. 5–8)

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.2.4
transpose_directive Transposition of the Directive (legal texts)

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.2.5
spa_total_number All SPAs - Number

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.3.1a
spa_total_area All SPAs - Surface area in km2

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.3.1b
spa_terrestrial_area Terrestrial area of sites (excluding marine area)

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.3.2
spa_marine_number Marine sites - Number

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.3.3a
spa_marine_area Marine sites - Surface area in km2

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.3.3b
database_date Date of database used

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.3.4
measures_applied_number Number of SPAs

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.4.1a
measures_applied_perc Proportion (% area) of the SPA network area

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.4.1b
measures_setout_number Number of SPAs

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.4.2a
measures_setout_perc Proportion (% area) of the SPA network area

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.4.2b
national_bird_atlas_title Title

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.6.1.1
national_bird_atlas_year Year of publication

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.6.1.2
national_bird_atlas_reference Web-link and/or bibliographic reference

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.6.1.3
national_bird_redlist_title Title

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.6.3.1
national_bird_redlist_year Year of publication

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.6.3.2
national_bird_redlist_reference Web-link and/or bibliographic reference

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.6.3.3

Article 12 general report publications of EU interest (data_bgpublication)

Most recent publications of EU-wide interest other than national atlas and national Red List

Field nameDefinitionNote
country Member State - two-digit code

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.0b		 Look-up table [ref_countries]
monitoring_title Title or similar plus short description

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.6.4.1
monitoring_year Year of publication

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.6.4.2
monitoring_reference Web-link and/or bibliographic reference

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.6.4.3

Article 12 general report non-native species (data_bgnon_native_bird)

Information on bird species that do not naturally occur in the wild in the European territory of the Member States and for which introduction has taken place during the reporting period

Field nameDefinitionNote
country Member State - two-digit code

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.0b		 Look-up table [ref_countries]
speciesname Species scientific name

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.7.1
sub_unit Subspecific unit

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.7.2
introduction Main contents of legal decision for introduction

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.7.3
consultation_date Consultation with the Commission

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.7.4
info Additional information

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.7.5

Article 12 general report monitoring overview (data_bgmonitoring)

Information on national bird monitoring overview

Field nameDefinitionNote
country Member State - two-digit code

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.0b		 Look-up table [ref_countries]
monitoring_title Title or similar plus short description

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.6.2.1
monitoring_year Year of publication

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.6.2.2
monitoring_reference Web-link and/or bibliographic reference

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.6.2.3

Article 12 general report plan and projects (data_bgmeasures)

Information on Measures taken in relation to approval of plans & projects

Field nameDefinitionNote
country Member State - two-digit code

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.0b		 Look-up table [ref_countries]
sitecode Site code

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.5.1
sitename Site name

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.5.2
project_title Title of project/plan

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.5.3
commission_informed_year Year Commission was informed of compensatory measures

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.5.4
project_year Year project/plan was started

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.5.5
impact Impact of projects requiring compensatory measures on conservation status

Corresponding field in the report format: BirdsGen.5.6

Article 12 bird species check list (bird_check_list)

Information on occurrence of the bird species for a given season in Member State

Field nameDefinitionNote
country Member State - reporting unit (two-digit code for MS or other for subnational units) Look-up table [ref_countries]
country_isocode Member State isocode - two-digit code
speciescode Species code
speciesname Species scientific name
sub_unit Subspecific population
season Season Look-up table [ref_seasons]
euringcode EURING code

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.3
presence Look-up table [ref_presence_status_bird]
recommended_unit Look-up table [ref_populationUnits]
spa_trigger Flag indicating whether a non-Annex I species is triggering SPA classification in the MS. N: no; Y: yes
keywintering Flag indicating if the species is a key wintering species. N: no; Y: yes
non_native Flag indicating if the species is a non-native species in the MS. N: no; Y: yes
annex_i Flag indicating in which annex(es) of the Birds Directive the species is listed for a particular Member State / territory. N' means the species is not listed in this annex, 'Y' means the species is listed in this annex, 'Y-CTC' and 'Y-HTL' means the species is listed in this annex under a different name (split taxa or a synonym) or at a higher level.
annex_ii_partA Flag indicating in which annex(es) of the Birds Directive the species is listed for a particular Member State / territory. N' means the species is not listed in this annex, 'Y' means the species is listed in this annex, 'Y-CTC' and 'Y-HTL' means the species is listed in this annex under a different name (split taxa or a synonym) or at a higher level.
annex_ii_partB Flag indicating in which annex(es) of the Birds Directive the species is listed for a particular Member State / territory. N' means the species is not listed in this annex, 'Y' means the species is listed in this annex, 'Y-CTC' and 'Y-HTL' means the species is listed in this annex under a different name (split taxa or a synonym) or at a higher level.
taxOrder Taxonomical order - scientific name (not provided for non- native species for which the reporting is not mandatory)
taxFamily Family - scientific name (not provided for non- native species for which the reporting is not mandatory)
taxGroup_en Taxonomical group corresponding broadly to the level of taxonomical order (not provided for non- native species for which the reporting is not mandatory )
taxFamily_en Family - English name (not provided for non- native species for which the reporting is not mandatory)

Article 12 bird status and trends (data_birds)

Information on bird species’ status and trends

Field nameDefinitionNote
country Member State - reporting unit (two-digit code for MS or other for subnational units)

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.1a		 Look-up table [ref_countries]
season Season

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.8		 Look-up table [ref_seasons]
speciescode Species code

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.2
speciesname Species scientific name

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.4
sub_unit Subspecific population

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.5
alternative_speciesname Alternative species scientific name

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.6
common_speciesname Common name

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.7
population_date Year or period

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.2.1
population_size_unit Population size - Unit

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.2.2a		 Look-up table [ref_populationUnits]
population_size_min Population size - Minimum

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.2.2b
population_size_max Population size - Maximum

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.2.2c
population_size Population size - Best single value

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.2.2d
population_estimate_type Type of estimate

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.2.3		 Look-up table [ref_typeEstimate]
population_method Population size Method used

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.2.4		 Look-up table [ref_methodsUsed]
population_sources Sources

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.2.5
population_info Additional information

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.2.7
population_trend_period Short-term trend Period

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.3.1.1
population_trend Short-term trend Direction

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.3.1.2		 Look-up table [ref_trends]
population_trend_magnitude_min Short-term trend Magnitude - Minimum

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.3.1.3a
population_trend_magnitude_max Short-term trend Magnitude - Maximum

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.3.1.3b
population_trend_magnitude Short-term trend Magnitude - Best single value

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.3.1.3c
population_trend_method Short-term trend Method used

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.3.1.4		 Look-up table [ref_methodsUsed]
population_trend_sources Sources

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.3.1.5
population_trend_long_period Long-term trend Period

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.3.2.1
population_trend_long Long-term trend Direction

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.3.2.2		 Look-up table [ref_trends]
population_trend_long_magnitude_min Long-term trend Magnitude - Minimum

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.3.2.3a
population_trend_long_magnitude_max Long-term trend Magnitude - Maximum

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.3.2.3b
population_trend_long_magnitude Long-term trend Magnitude - Best single value

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.3.2.3c
population_trend_long_method Long-term trend Method used

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.3.2.4		 Look-up table [ref_methodsUsed]
population_trend_long_sources Sources

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.3.2.5
population_trend_info Additional information

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.3.3
sensitive_species Sensitive species

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.4.1		 0: false; -1: true
distribution_period Year or period

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.4.2
distribution_map Breeding distribution map

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.4.3		 0: false; -1: true
distribution_grid_area Area from the EU distribution map.
distribution_surface_area Breeding distribution surface area

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.4.4
distribution_method Breeding distribution Method used

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.4.5		 Look-up table [ref_methodsUsed]
additional_distribution_map Additional maps

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.4.6		 0: false; -1: true
distribution_source Sources

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.4.7
distribution_info Additional information

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.4.8
distribution_trend_period Short-term trend Period

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.5.1.1
distribution_trend Short-term trend Direction

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.5.1.2		 Look-up table [ref_trends]
distribution_trend_magnitude_min Short-term trend Magnitude - Minimum

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.5.1.3a
distribution_trend_magnitude_max Short-term trend Magnitude - Maximum

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.5.1.3b
distribution_trend_magnitude Short-term trend Magnitude - Best single value

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.5.1.3c
distribution_trend_method Short-term trend Method used

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.5.1.4		 Look-up table [ref_methodsUsed]
distribution_trend_source Sources

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.5.1.5
distribution_trend_long_period Long-term trend Period

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.5.2.1
distribution_trend_long Long-term trend Direction

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.5.2.2		 Look-up table [ref_trends]
distribution_trend_long_magnitude_min Long-term trend Magnitude - Minimum

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.5.2.3a
distribution_trend_long_magnitude_max Long-term trend Magnitude - Maximum

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.5.2.3b
distribution_trend_long_magnitude Long-term trend Magnitude - Best single value

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.5.2.3c
distribution_trend_long_method Long-term trend Method used

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.5.2.4		 Look-up table [ref_methodsUsed]
distribution_trend_long_source Sources

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.5.2.5
distribution_trend_info Additional information

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.5.3
plan Type of international plan

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.6.1		 Look-up table [ref_typeOfPlan]; If relevant, type of international species plan reported as reported by Member States for their territory. The list of species with international (EU or broader) species plans is available in the look up table [ref_linkageSpeciesPlans]. This information relates to a species population within Member State/territory and not to a distinct season. It was reported in only for the most relevant season(s).
national_plan_adopted Has a national plan linked to the international SAP/MP/BMS been adopted?

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.6.2		 This information relates to a species population within Member State/territory and not to a distinct season. It was reported in only for the most relevant season(s).
measures_taken If ‘NO’, describe any measures and initiatives taken related to the international SAP/MP/BMS

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.6.3		 This information relates to a species population within Member State/territory and not to a distinct season. It was reported in only for the most relevant season(s).
effectiveness_SAPs Assessment of the effectiveness of SAPs for globally threatened species (Art. 12, Species Action Plans)

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.6.4		 Look-up table [ref_effectivenessSAPs]; This information relates to a species population within Member State/territory and not to a distinct season. It was reported in only for the most relevant season(s).
effectiveness_MPs Assessment of the effectiveness of MPs for huntable species in non-Secure status (Articles 3 and 7, Management Plans)

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.6.5		 Look-up table [ref_effectivenessMPs]; This information relates to a species population within Member State/territory and not to a distinct season. It was reported in only for the most relevant season(s).
further_info Sources of further information

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.6.6		 This information relates to a species population within Member State/territory and not to a distinct season. It was reported in only for the most relevant season(s).
spa_population_unit Population size - Unit

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.9.1a		 Look-up table [ref_populationUnits]
spa_population_min Population size - Minimum

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.9.1b
spa_population_max Population size - Maximum

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.9.1c
spa_population Population size - Best single value

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.9.1d
spa_population_estimate_type Type of estimate

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.9.2		 Look-up table [ref_typeEstimate]
spa_population_method Population size inside the network Method used

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.9.3		 Look-up table [ref_methodsUsed]
spa_population_trend Short-term trend of population size within the network - direction

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.9.4		 Look-up table [ref_trends]
spa_population_trend_method Short-term trend of population size within the network Method used

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.9.5		 Look-up table [ref_methodsUsed]
spa_info Additional information

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.9.6
use_for_statistics based on the presence information in the bird_check_list 0: false; -1: true
popsize_etc Best value, if reported, or average of min/max reported values.
spa_popsize_etc Best value, if reported, or average of min/max reported values.
spa_coverage_etc Proportion between popsize_etc and spa_popsize_etc

Article 12 Annex II species (data_birds_annexII )

Information related to Annex II species (only relevant for species listed on the Annex II of the Directive)

Field nameDefinitionNote
country Member State - reporting unit (two-digit code for MS or other for subnational units)

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.1a		 Look-up table [ref_countries]
season Season

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.8		 Look-up table [ref_seasons]
speciescode Species code

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.2
speciesname Species scientific name

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.4
sub_unit Subspecific population

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.5
annexII Flag to indicate in which annex(es) of the Birds Directive the species is listed. IIA' means the species is listed in annex II part A, 'IIB' means the species is listed in annex II part B.
nationally_hunted Is the species nationally hunted

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.1		 0: false; -1: true
huntingbag_unit Hunting bag - Unit

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2a		 i: individuals
huntingbag_y1_min Hunting bag - Season/year 1 min

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b1min
huntingbag_y1_max Hunting bag - Season/year 1 max

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b1max
huntingbag_y1_unknown Hunting bag - Season/year 1 unknown

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b1x		 0: false; -1: true. True means statistics per hunting season or per year over the reporting period is unknown
huntingbag_y2_min Hunting bag - Season/year 2 min

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b2min
huntingbag_y2_max Hunting bag - Season/year 2 max

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b2max
huntingbag_y2_unknown Hunting bag - Season/year 2 unknown

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b2x		 0: false; -1: true. True means statistics per hunting season or per year over the reporting period is unknown
huntingbag_y3_min Hunting bag - Season/year 3 min

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b3min
huntingbag_y3_max Hunting bag - Season/year 3 max

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b3max
huntingbag_y3_unknown Hunting bag - Season/year 3 unknown

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b3x		 0: false; -1: true. True means statistics per hunting season or per year over the reporting period is unknown
huntingbag_y4_min Hunting bag - Season/year 4 min

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b4min
huntingbag_y4_max Hunting bag - Season/year 4 max

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b4max
huntingbag_y4_unknown Hunting bag - Season/year 4 unknown

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b4x		 0: false; -1: true. True means statistics per hunting season or per year over the reporting period is unknown
huntingbag_y5_min Hunting bag - Season/year 5 min

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b5min
huntingbag_y5_max Hunting bag - Season/year 5 max

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b5max
huntingbag_y5_unknown Hunting bag - Season/year 5 unknown

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b5x		 0: false; -1: true. True means statistics per hunting season or per year over the reporting period is unknown
huntingbag_y6_min Hunting bag - Season/year 6 min

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b6min
huntingbag_y6_max Hunting bag - Season/year 6 max

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b6max
huntingbag_y6_unknown Hunting bag - Season/year 6 unknown

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.2b6x		 0: false; -1: true. True means statistics per hunting season or per year over the reporting period is unknown
huntingbag_method Hunting bag Method used

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.3		 Look-up table [ref_methodsUsed]
annexII_info Additional information

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.10.4

Article 12 change and reason for change (data_change)

Information on change and reason for change of population size between reporting periods

Field nameDefinitionNote
country Member State - reporting unit (two-digit code for MS or other for subnational units)

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.1a		 Look-up table [ref_countries]
season Season

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.8		 Look-up table [ref_seasons]
speciescode Species code

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.2
speciesname Species scientific name

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.4
sub_unit Subspecific population

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.5
no_change Is there a change between reporting periods? No, there is no change

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.2.6_		 0: false; -1: true; True means there is no change between reporting periods.
genuine Is there a change between reporting periods? a) yes, due to genuine change

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.2.6a		 0: false; -1: true
knowledge Is there a change between reporting periods? b) yes, due to improved knowledge/more accurate data

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.2.6b		 0: false; -1: true
method Is there a change between reporting periods? c) yes, due to the use of different method

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.2.6c		 0: false; -1: true
no_info Is there a change between reporting periods? d) yes, but there is no information on the nature of change

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.2.6d		 0: false; -1: true
main_reason Is there a change between reporting periods? yes, the change is mainly due to:

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.2.6e		 Look-up table [ref_reasonChange]
use_for_statistics based on the presence information in the bird_check_list 0: false; -1: true

Article 12 bird conservation measures (data_bmeasures_info)

Information related to main conservation measures (only mandatory for Annex I species and other species triggering SPA classification)

Field nameDefinitionNote
country Member State - reporting unit (two-digit code for MS or other for subnational units)

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.1a		 Look-up table [ref_countries]
season Season

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.8		 Look-up table [ref_seasons]
speciescode Species code

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.2
speciesname Species scientific name

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.4
sub_unit Subspecific population

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.5
measures_needed Status of measures - Are measures needed?

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.8.1a		 0: false; -1: true
measures_status Status of measures - If yes, indicate the status of measures

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.8.1b		 Look-up table [ref_measures_identified]
measures_purpose Main purpose of the measures taken

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.8.2		 Look-up table [ref_measures_purpose_birds]
measures_location Location of the measures

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.8.3		 Look-up table [ref_measures_location]
measures_response Response to the measures

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.8.4		 Look-up table [ref_measures_response]
measures_info Additional information

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.8.6
use_for_statistics based on the presence information in the bird_check_list 0: false; -1: true

Article 12 list of conservation measures (data_bmeasures)

List of measures taken for each bird species for a given season in Member State (only mandatory for Annex I species and other species triggering SPA classification)

Field nameDefinitionNote
country Member State - reporting unit (two-digit code for MS or other for subnational units)

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.1a		 Look-up table [ref_countries]
season Season

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.8		 Look-up table [ref_seasons]
speciescode Species code

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.2
speciesname Species scientific name

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.4
sub_unit Subspecific population

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.5
measurecode List of main conservation measures

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.8.5		 Look-up table [ref_measures]
use_for_statistics based on the presence information in the bird_check_list 0: false; -1: true
report_obligation Indicates whether in this table information for a speciescode was mandatory or optional (mandatory for annex I birds and birds triggering SPA classification, optional for others).

Article 12 bird pressures and threats (data_bpressures_threats_info)

Information related to main pressures and threats (only mandatory for Annex I species and other species triggering SPA classification)

Field nameDefinitionNote
country Member State - reporting unit (two-digit code for MS or other for subnational units)

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.1a		 Look-up table [ref_countries]
season Season

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.8		 Look-up table [ref_seasons]
speciescode Species code

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.2
speciesname Species scientific name Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.4
sub_unit Subspecific population

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.5
pressures_source Sources of information

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.7.2
pressures_info Additional information

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.7.3
use_for_statistics based on the presence information in the bird_check_list 0: false; -1: true

Article 12 list of pressures and threats (data_bpressures_threats)

List of main pressures for each bird species for a given season in Member State (only mandatory for Annex I species and other species triggering SPA classification)

Field nameDefinitionNote
country Member State - reporting unit (two-digit code for MS or other for subnational units)

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.1a		 Look-up table [ref_countries]
season Season

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.8		 Look-up table [ref_seasons]
speciescode Species code

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.2
speciesname Species scientific name

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.4
sub_unit Subspecific population

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.1.5
type Pressure type

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.7.1_		 p=pressures; t=threats
ranking Ranking of pressure/threat

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.7.1b/Birds.7.1d		 Look-up table [ref_ranking]
pressurecode Pressure / threat

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.7.1a		 Look-up table [ref_threatsPressures]
location Location of pressure/threat

Corresponding field in the report format: Birds.7.1c/Birds.7.1e		 Look-up table [ref_pressuresThreatsLocation]
use_for_statistics based on the presence information in the bird_check_list 0: false; -1: true
report_obligation Indicates whether in this table information for a speciescode was mandatory or optional (mandatory for annex I birds and birds triggering SPA classification, optional for others).

Crosslink between species codes used in Member States reports and those used for EU assessment (at subspecies level if both species and subspecies level assessments were performed)

Field nameDefinitionNote
speciescodeMS Species code used for reporting by Member States
speciesnameMS Species name used for reporting by Member States
sub_unitMS Subpopuplation unit or flyway used for reporting by Member States
speciescodeEU Species code used for EU assessment (at subspecies level if both species and subspecies level assessments were performed)
speciesnameEU Species name used for EU assessment (at subspecies level if both species and subspecies level assessments were performed)
sub_unitEU Subpopuplation unit or flyway used for EU assessment (at subspecies level if both species and subspecies level assessments were performed)

Article 12 EU population status assessments (birdsEUpopulation)

Final EU population status assessments

Field nameDefinitionNote
speciescode Species code used for EU assessment
speciesname Species name used for EU assessment
sub_unit Subpopuplation unit or flyway used for EU assessment
levelReport Flag indicating whether this is a subspecies or species level assessment (if both species and subspecies level assessments were performed for the same species)
season_selected Season Look-up table [ref_seasons]
keywintering Flag indicating if the species is a key wintering species. N: no; Y: yes
annex_i Flag indicating in which annex(es) of the Birds Directive the species is listed. N' means the species is not listed in this annex, 'Y' means the species is listed in this annex, 'Y-CTC' and 'Y-HTL' means the species is listed in this annex under a different name (split taxa or a synonym) or at a higher level.
annex_ii_partA Flag indicating in which annex(es) of the Birds Directive the species is listed. N' means the species is not listed in this annex, 'Y' means the species is listed in this annex, 'Y-CTC' and 'Y-HTL' means the species is listed in this annex under a different name (split taxa or a synonym) or at a higher level.
annex_ii_partB Flag indicating in which annex(es) of the Birds Directive the species is listed. N' means the species is not listed in this annex, 'Y' means the species is listed in this annex, 'Y-CTC' and 'Y-HTL' means the species is listed in this annex under a different name (split taxa or a synonym) or at a higher level.
distribution_surface_area Overall EU breeding distribution surface area in km²
population_minimum_size_raw Estimate of minimum overall EU population size
population_maximum_size_raw Estimate of maximum overall EU population size
population_minimum_size Estimate of minimum overall EU population size (rounded value)
population_maximum_size Estimate of maximum overall EU population size (rounded value)
population_size_unit Population size unit Look-up table [ref_populationUnits]
population_trend Overall EU short-term population trend (2007-2018) Look-up table [ref_trends]
population_trend_long Overall EU long-term population trend (1980-2018) Look-up table [ref_trends]
red_list_cat IUCN Red List Catergory and corresponding criteris following https://www.iucnredlist.org/resources/categories-and-criteria
conclusion_status_label EU population status category (2020)
contribution_target1 Contribution to Target 1 of EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020 Look-up table [ref_target1]
red_list_cat_prev IUCN Red List Catergory in previous reporting period (2008-2012) following https://www.iucnredlist.org/resources/categories-and-criteria
conclusion_status_label_prev EU population status category from previous reporting period (2008-2012)
season_reported Flag indicating season(s) for which the EU aggregation of data was performed for each species / subspecific unit.
taxOrder Taxonomical order - scientific name
taxFamily Family - scientific name
taxGroup_en Taxonomical group corresponding broadly to the level of taxonomical order
taxFamily_en Family - English name

Article 12 complementary assessments (birdsEUpopulation_notassessed)

Complementary assessments for species with two seasonal assessment

Field nameDefinitionNote
speciescode Species code used for EU assessment
speciesname Species name used for EU assessment
sub_unit Subpopuplation unit or flyway used for EU assessment
levelReport Flag indicating whether this is a subspecies or species level assessment (if both species and subspecies level assessments were performed for the same species)
season Season Look-up table [ref_seasons]
keywintering Flag indicating if the species is a key wintering species N: no; Y: yes
annex_i Flag indicating in which annex(es) of the Birds Directive the species is listed. 'N' means the species is not listed in this annex, 'Y' means the species is listed in this annex, 'Y-CTC' and 'Y-HTL' means the species is listed in this annex under a different name (split taxa or a synonym) or at a higher level.
annex_ii_partA Flag indicating in which annex(es) of the Birds Directive the species is listed. 'N' means the species is not listed in this annex, 'Y' means the species is listed in this annex, 'Y-CTC' and 'Y-HTL' means the species is listed in this annex under a different name (split taxa or a synonym) or at a higher level.
annex_ii_partB Flag indicating in which annex(es) of the Birds Directive the species is listed. 'N' means the species is not listed in this annex, 'Y' means the species is listed in this annex, 'Y-CTC' and 'Y-HTL' means the species is listed in this annex under a different name (split taxa or a synonym) or at a higher level.
distribution_surface_area Overall EU breeding distribution surface area in km²
population_minimum_size_raw Estimate of minimum overall EU population size
population_maximum_size_raw Estimate of maximum overall EU population size
population_minimum_size Estimate of minimum overall EU population size (rounded value)
population_maximum_size Estimate of maximum overall EU population size (rounded value)
population_size_unit Population size unit Look-up table [ref_populationUnits]
population_trend Overall EU short-term population trend (2007-2018) Look-up table [ref_trends]
population_trend_long Overall EU long-term population trend (1980-2018) Look-up table [ref_trends]
taxOrder Taxonomical order - scientific name
taxFamily Family - scientific name
taxGroup_en Taxonomical group corresponding broadly to the level of taxonomical order
taxFamily_en Family - English name

Article 12 groups of birds (ref_bird_grouping)

Attribution of species to groups used for policy relevant analysis in the State of Nature Report, 2020. MSFD - marine species according to the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive ; AEWA - species covered by the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA, https://www.unep-aewa.org/), CFoBI - Common forest birds population index, 34 species used for index at EU level , CFaBI - Common farmland birds population index, 39 species used for index at EU level

Field nameDefinitionNote
speciesCode Species code
speciesName Species scientific name
subUnit Subspecific population
groupName Species group MSFD - marine species according to the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive; AEWA - species covered by the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA, https://www.unep-aewa.org/); CFoBI - Common forest birds population index, 34 species used for index at EU level; CFaBI - Common farmland birds population index, 39 species used for index at EU level

Article 12 species with international or multilateral plans (ref_linkageSpeciesPlans)

List of species with international or multilateral plans with an indication of the type.

Field nameDefinitionNote
speciescode Species code
plan Type of international species plan reported for species concerned by this type of instrument Look-up table [ref_typeOfPlan]
Article 12 - 2015 dataset

Dataset contains a support version of tabular data as reported by Member States, targeted for the assessment process by the experts of the Article 12 birds population status at the European level for the 2008-2012 reporting period, along with the associated MAES table. The population status and trends at the EU level was assessed by the European Red List of Birds Consortium (under contract with the European Commission). The tabular dataset was updated in September 2021 to include the delayed report from Greece.

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Article 12 general report (data_bgreport)

Most important facts and figures on the general implementation of the Birds Directive from Member States (uses bgreporthash as a primary key, which is common to all other general tables matching the data_bg* naming scheme)

Field nameDefinitionNoteData type
bgreporthash General report auto generated primary key text(32)
country Country code, including subnational unit (ESIC, PTAC,PTMA,GIB) Codelist: lu_art12_country_code_art12 text(4)
country_isocode 2-letter ISO country code text(2)
achievements Text in national language memo
achievements_trans English translation memo
general_information General information about the Birds Directive memo
information_on_network Information about the SPA network memo
monitoring_schemes Monitoring schemes (Articles 4(1), 10) memo
protection_of_species Protection of species (Articles 5-8) memo
transpose_directive Transposition of the Birds Directive (legal texts) memo
spa_total_number All SPAs - Number of SPAs integer
spa_total_area All SPAs - Surface area of SPAs (km²) decimal
spa_terrestrial_area Terrestrial sites - Surface area of SPAs (km²) Excludes marine sites decimal
spa_marine_number Marine sites - Number of SPAs integer
spa_marine_area Marine sites - Surface area of SPAs (km²) decimal
database_date Date of last update Related to the Natura 2000 database sent to the Commission text(255)
sites_with_plans Number of sites with management plans integer
coverage Proportion (%) of the network area covered by management plans decimal
plans_under_prep Number of sites with management plans under preparation integer
national_bird_atlas_title Title text(255)
national_bird_atlas_year Year of publication integer
national_bird_atlas_reference Web-link and/or bibliographic reference memo
national_bird_redlist_title Title text(255)
national_bird_redlist_year Year of publication integer
national_bird_redlist_reference Web-link and/or bibliographic reference memo

Article 12 compensation measures (data_bgmeasures)

Compensation measures details, as found in the 2008-2012 reporting round Member States deliveries under the Arcticle 12 of the Birds Directive (links to the general report table using bgreporthash)

Field nameDefinitionNoteData type
bgreporthash Foreign key to data_bgreport text(32)
sitecode Site code 2-letter ISO country code plus 7 characters text(9)
sitename Site name text(255)
project_year Year of project/plan text(50)
project_title Title of project/plan text(255)
impact Impact of projects in need of compensation measures on status of bird species at the site memo

Article 12 national bird monitoring overview (data_bgmonitoring)

National bird monitoring overview, as found in the 2008-2012 reporting round Member States deliveries under the Arcticle 12 of the Birds Directive (links to the general report table using bgreporthash)

Field nameDefinitionNoteData type
bgreporthash Foreign key to data_bgreport text(32)
monitoring_title Title or similar plus short description memo
monitoring_year Year of publication long
monitoring_reference Web-link and/or bibliographic reference memo

Article 12 other publication of EU-wide interest (data_bgpublication)

Other publication of EU-wide interest, as found in the 2008-2012 reporting round Member States deliveries under the Arcticle 12 of the Birds Directive (links to the general report table using bgreporthash)

Field nameDefinitionNoteData type
bgreporthash Foreign key to data_bgreport text(32)
other_publication_title Title or similar plus short description memo
other_publication_year Year of publication text(255)
other_publication_reference Web-link and/or bibliographic reference memo

Article 12 non-native bird sepcies (data_bgnon_native_bird)

Non-native bird species list, as found in the 2008-2012 reporting round Member States deliveries under the Arcticle 12 of the Birds Directive (links to the general report table using bgreporthash)

Field nameDefinitionNoteData type
bgreporthash Foreign key to data_bgreport text(32)
speciesname Species scientific name text(255)
subspecies_name Sub-species text(255)
introduction Main contents of legal decision for introduction text(255)
consultation_date Consultation with the Commission text(255)

Article 12 bird report (data_birds)

Population and distribution details on relevant bird species of the Birds Directive from Member States (uses specieshash as a primary key, which is common to all other bird tables matching the data_b[^g]* naming scheme)

Field nameDefinitionNoteData type
specieshash Birds report auto generated primary key text(32)
country Country code, including subnational unit (ESIC, PTAC,PTMA,GIB) Codelist: lu_art12_country_code_art12 text(4)
country_isocode 2-letter ISO country code text(2)
euringcode Code for species according to EURING Refers to euringcode from bird species checklist long
speciescode Natura 2000 code Refers to speciescode from bird species checklist text(255)
speciesname Species scientific name Scientific name of the species as used in the Birds Directive text(255)
sub_unit Sub-specific population Where relevant, distinct subspecies text(255)
alternative_speciesname Alternative species scientific name Scientific name used at the national level text(255)
common_speciesname Common name In national language, optional. text(255)
season Season Codelist: lu_season text(1)
population_date Year or period Year (or period) when population size was recorded. text(255)
population_size_unit Population size - Unit Codelist: lu_population_units text(255)
population_minimum_size Population size - Minimum Not rounded. If a precise count, same value as Maximum. decimal
population_maximum_size Population size - Maximum Not rounded. If a precise count, same value as Minimum. decimal
population_type_of_estimate Type of estimate Codelist: lu_type_of_estimate text(255)
population_method Method used Codelist: lu_methods_used text(255)
population_quality Quality Codelist: lu_data_quality text(255)
population_sources Sources Bibliographic references, link to Internet sites, expert contact details, etc. memo
population_additional_info Additional information Other relevant information, complementary to the data requested in previous fields. memo
population_trend_period Period Ideally 2001-2012 or period as close as possible to that. text(255)
population_trend Short-term trend, direction Codelist: lu_trend_birds text(255)
population_trend_magnitude_min Short-term trend, magnitude - Minimum Percentage change over the period. If a precise figure, same value as Maximum. decimal
population_trend_magnitude_max Short-term trend, magnitude - Maximum Percentage change over the period. If a precise figure, same value as Minimum. decimal
population_trend_method Method used Codelist: lu_methods_used text(255)
population_trend_quality Quality Codelist: lu_data_quality text(255)
population_trend_sources Sources Bibliographic references, link to Internet sites, expert contact details, etc. memo
population_trend_long_period Period Ideally 1980-2012. text(255)
population_trend_long Long-term trend, direction Codelist: lu_trend_birds text(255)
population_trend_long_magnitude_min Long-term trend, magnitude - Minimum Percentage change over the period. If a precise figure, same value as Maximum. decimal
population_trend_long_magnitude_max Long-term trend, magnitude - Maximum Percentage change over the period. If a precise figure, same value as Minimum. decimal
population_trend_long_method Method used Codelist: lu_methods_used text(255)
population_trend_long_quality Quality Codelist: lu_data_quality text(255)
population_trend_long_sources Sources Bibliographic references, link to Internet sites, expert contact details, etc. memo
population_trend_additional_info Additional information Relevant to fields in sections 3.1 & 3.2 in the reporting format. Maximum 500 characters. memo
range_period Year or period Year or period when the breeding distribution data was collected. text(255)
sensitive_species Sensitive species Indicates that a species is sensitive. yes/no
distribution_map Distribution map Indicates that a distribution map has been submitted. yes/no
additional_distribution_map Additional distribution map Indicates that an additional distribution map has been submitted. yes/no
range_map Range map Indicates that a range map has been submitted. yes/no
range_surface_area Range surface area Total surface area of the breeding range (km²). decimal
range_method Method used Codelist: lu_methods_used text(255)
range_quality Quality Codelist: lu_data_quality text(255)
range_sources Sources Bibliographic references, link to Internet sites, expert contact details, etc. memo
range_additional_info Additional information Relevant to fields 4.1-4.9 in the reporting format. Maximum 500 characters. memo
range_trend_period Period Ideally 2000-2012 or period as close as possible to that. text(255)
range_trend Short-term trend, direction Codelist: lu_trend_birds text(255)
range_trend_magnitude_min Short-term trend, magnitude - Minimum Percentage change over the period. If a precise figure, same value as Maximum. decimal
range_trend_magnitude_max Short-term trend, magnitude - Maximum Percentage change over the period. If a precise figure, same value as Minimum. decimal
range_trend_method Method used Codelist: lu_methods_used text(255)
range_trend_quality Quality Codelist: lu_data_quality text(255)
range_trend_sources Sources Bibliographic references, link to Internet sites, expert contact details, etc. memo
range_trend_long_period Period Ideally 1980-2012. text(255)
range_trend_long Long-term trend, direction Codelist: lu_trend_birds text(255)
range_trend_long_magnitude_min Long-term trend, magnitude - Minimum Percentage change over the period. If a precise figure, same value as Maximum. decimal
range_trend_long_magnitude_max Long-term trend, magnitude - Maximum Percentage change over the period. If a precise figure, same value as Minimum. decimal
range_trend_long_method Method used Codelist: lu_methods_used text(255)
range_trend_long_quality Quality Codelist: lu_data_quality text(255)
range_trend_long_sources Sources Bibliographic references, link to Internet sites, expert contact details, etc. memo
range_trend_additional_info Additional information Relevant to fields in sections 5.1 & 5.2 in the reporting format. Maximum 500 characters. memo
plan Type of plan Codelist: lu_type_of_plans text(255)
national_plan_adopted National plan adopted Indicates that a national plan has been adopted, as . text(255)
measures_taken Measures and initiatives linked to the SAP / MP / BMS Filled in if NO national plan has been adopted. text(255)
further_information Sources of further information Web-links, published reports etc. memo
spa_population_unit Population size in the SPA network - Unit Same unit as in field 2.2.a in the reporting format. text(255)
spa_population_min Population size in the SPA network - Minimum Not rounded. If a precise count, same value as Maximum. decimal
spa_population_max Population size in the SPA network - Maximum Not rounded. If a precise count, same value as Minimum. decimal
spa_population_method Method used Codelist: lu_methods_used text(255)
spa_population_trend Short-term trend of population size in the SPA network Codelist: lu_data_quality text(255)
use_for_statistics Depending on the purpose of the statistics certain reports need to be excluded from the analysis in order to generate useful information. This field can be used to quickly identify the records to keep/exclude. yes/no

Article 12 bird pressures and threats (data_bpressures_threats)

Bird pressures and threats details, as found in the 2008-2012 reporting round Member States deliveries under the Arcticle 12 of the Birds Directive (links to the bird report table using specieshash)

Field nameDefinitionNoteData type
pressurethreathash Unique identifier for pressures and threats text(32)
specieshash Foreign key to data_birds text(32)
pressurecode Pressure/threat Lists up to 20 pressures, codelist: lu_threats text(10)
rankingcode Impact Lists up to 5 ’H’ rankings, codelist: lu_ranking text(1)
quality Quality of impact assessment Codelist: lu_data_quality long
location Location Indicates where the factor is primarily operating text(1)
sources Sources Bibliographic references, link to Internet sites, expert contact details, etc. memo

Article 12 conservation measures (data_bmeasures)

Conservation measures details, as found in the 2008-2012 reporting round Member States deliveries under the Arcticle 12 of the Birds Directive (links to the bird report table using specieshash)

Field nameDefinitionNoteData type
measurehash Unique identifier for measures text(32)
specieshash Foreign key to data_birds text(32)
measurecode Measure Lists up to 20 conservation measures taken, codelist: lu_measures text(10)
type_legal Type - Legal/statutory yes/no
type_administrative Type - Administrative yes/no
type_contractual Type - Contractual yes/no
type_recurrent Type - Recurrent yes/no
type_oneoff Type - One-off yes/no
rankingcode Ranking Highlights up to 5 of the most important measures, codelist: lu_ranking text(1)
location_inside Location - Inside Where the measure is PRIMARILY applied yes/no
location_outside Location - Outside Where the measure is PRIMARILY applied yes/no
location_both Location - Both inside & outside Where the measure is PRIMARILY applied yes/no
broad_evaluation_maintain Broad evaluation of the measure - Maintain yes/no
broad_evaluation_enhance Broad evaluation of the measure - Enhance yes/no
broad_evaluation_longterm Broad evaluation of the measure - Long term yes/no
broad_evaluation_noeffect Broad evaluation of the measure - No effect yes/no
broad_evaluation_unknown Broad evaluation of the measure - Unknown yes/no
broad_evaluation_notevaluated Broad evaluation of the measure - Not evaluated yes/no

Article 12 bird species checklist (data_birds_check_list)

Bird species checklist, as found in the 2008-2012 reporting round Member States deliveries under the Arcticle 12 of the Birds Directive (links to the bird report table using specieshash)

Field nameDefinitionNoteData type
country Country code, including subnational unit (ESIC, PTAC,PTMA,GIB) Codelist: lu_art12_country_code_art12 text(4)
country_isocode 2-letter ISO country code Codelist: lu_art12_country_code_art12 text(2)
speciescode Species code used in the Art 12 reporting Refers to Natura 2000 code (plus a letter corresponding to the sub_unit: population, flyway,,,,) text(255)
speciesname Name of the species used in the Art 12 reporting text(255)
sub_unit Indication on subpopulation, related to the speciesname text(255)
euringcode Code for species according to EURING long
annexI Species listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive Indicates if the species is listed in Annex I of the Birds Directive text(10)
season Season in which data were collected Codelist: lu_season text(1)
population_size_unit Recommanded population size unit for the reporting Codelist: lu_population_units text(255)
spa_trigger Species triggering SPA classifications under the Birds Directive yes/no
non_native Bird species not naturally occuring in the wild in the European territory of the Member States yes/no
presence Additionnal information such as newly arriving species Codelist: lu_checklist_presence_categories text(255)
assessment_code_EU Species code corresponding to the species name used for the EU assessment of status long
assessment_specname_EU Name of the species used for the EU assessment of status text(255)
assessment_code_trend Species code corresponding to the species name used for the EU assessment of trends long
assessment_specname_trend Name of the species used for the EU assessment of trends text(255)

Ecosystems as defined by MAES for Article 12 bird species (species_birds_maes_EU27)

List of ecosystems as defined by MAES for Article 12 bird species, considered at the European level (links to the bird species checklist table using speciescode and season)

Field nameDefinitionNoteData type
speciesname Name of the species as used for the reporting text(200)
sub_unit Indication on subpopulation, related to the speciesname text(255)
speciescode Species code used in the Art 12 reporting Refers to speciescode from bird species checklist text(255)
euringcode Code for species according to EURING Refers to euringcode from bird species checklist long
codeeco Code ecosystems Codelist: lu_ecosystems_maes text(20)
typeasso Importance of the bird relation/link to the MAES classification Codelist: lu_spec_hab_association text(10)
season Indication of whether breeding or winter data were used in the EU assessment of status Codelist: lu_season text(1)
region Regional scope (here the EU27) on which the relation to the MAES classification is relevant for a given species and season. text(20)

Crosswalk between species in the Art 12 reporting and EU assessments of status and trends (crosslinkage_table)

The crosswalk between the species codes and names used in the Art 12 reporting and the species codes and names used in the EU27 assessemnt of status and trends

Field nameDefinitionNoteData type
ID Auto generated unique identifier long
speciescode Species code used in the Art 12 reporting Refers to speciescode from bird species checklist text(255)
speciesname Name of the species used in the Art 12 reporting text(255)
sub_unit Indication on subpopulation, related to the speciesname text(255)
assessment_code_EU Species code used for the EU assessment of status long
assessment_specname_EU Name of the species used for the EU assessment of status text(255)
season Indication of whether breeding or winter data were used in the EU assessment of status Codelist: lu_season text(1)
assessment_code_trend_breeding Species code used for the EU assessment of trends long
assessment_specname_trend_breeding Name of the species used for the EU assessment of trends text(255)
assessment_code_trend_wintering Species code used for the EU assessment of trends long
assessment_specname_trend_wintering Name of the species used for the EU assessment of trends text(255)
addtionnal_record Additionnal assessment not included in the statistics of the Nature Report yes/no

EU status assessment (data_birds_eu_status)

EU27 status assessemnt and underlying infomration on range and population as delivered by the European Red List of Birds Consortium (under contract with the European Commission)

Field nameDefinitionNoteData type
assessment_code_EU Species code corresponding to the species name used for the EU assessment of status long
assessment_specname_EU Name of the species used for the EU assessment of status text(255)
season Indication of whether breeding or winter data were used in the EU assessment of status Codelist: lu_season text(1)
Population_status EU status assessment Codelist: lu_status text(255)
population_size_unit EU population size unit Codelist: lu_population_units text(255)
PopSizeMin EU popualtion size - minimum used in the EU assessment of status double
PopSizeMax EU popualtion size - maximum used in the EU assessment of status double
PopSizeMinRnd EU popualtion size - minimum (rounded) used in the EU assessment of status double
PopSizeMaxRnd EU popualtion size - maximum (rounded) used in the EU assessment of status double
PopTrdSht Short-term popualtion trend used in the EU assessment of status Codelist: lu_trend_birds text(2)
PopTrdLng Long-term popualtion trend used in the EU assessment of status Codelist: lu_trend_birds text(2)
Contribution_target1 Evaluation of progress to Target 1 of the EU Biodiversity Strategy Codelist: lu_status text(1)
addtionnal_record Additionnal assessment not included in the statistics of the Nature Report yes/no

EU breeding trend assessemnt (data_birds_eu_breeding_trends)

EU27 breeding population size and trends as delivered by the European Red List of Birds Consortium (under contract with the European Commission)

Field nameDefinitionNoteData type
assessment_code_trend Species code corresponding to the species name used for the EU assessment of trends long
assessment_specname_trend Name of the species used for the EU assessment of trends text(255)
population_size_unit Breeding population size - Unit Codelist: lu_population_units text(255)
BrPopSizeMin Breeding population size - Minimum double
BrPopSizeMax Breeding population size - Maximum double
BrPopSizeMinRnd Breeding population size - Minimum (rounded) double
BrPopSizeMaxRnd Breeding population size - Maximum (rounded) double
BrPopTrdSht Breeding popualtion short-term trend Codelist: lu_trend_birds text(2)
BrRngTrdLng Breeding range long-term trend Codelist: lu_trend_birds text(2)
BrRngSize Breeding range surface area (km2) double
BrRngSizeRnd Breeding range surface area (rounded) double
BrRngTrdSht Breeding range short-term trend Codelist: lu_trend_birds text(2)
BrPopTrdLng Breeding popualtion long-term trend Codelist: lu_trend_birds text(2)

EU winter trend assessemnt (data_birds_eu_wintering_trends)

EU27 winter population size and trends as delivered by the European Red List of Birds Consortium (under contract with the European Commission)

Field nameDefinitionNoteData type
assessment_code_trend Species code corresponding to the species name used for the EU assessment of trends long
assessment_specname_trend Name of the species used for the EU assessment of trends text(255)
population_size_unit Winter population size - Unit Codelist: lu_population_units text(255)
WiPopSizeMin Winter population size - Minimum double
WiPopSizeMax Winter population size - Maximum double
WiPopSizeMinRnd Winter population size - Minimum (rounded) double
WiPopSizeMaxRnd Winter population size - Maximum (rounded) double
WiPopTrdSht Winter popualtion short-term trend Codelist: lu_trend_birds text(2)
WiPopTrdLng Winter popualtion long-term trend Codelist: lu_trend_birds text(2)

GIS data

Article 12 - 2020 spatial data

The dataset contains the spatial data delivered by the Member States for the 2013-2018 reporting period and an update including the delayed report from Romania was made available on 01.03.2022

  • Article 12 - 2020 spatial data (Geodatabase format)
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  • Article 12 - 2020 spatial data (Geopackage format)
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  • Article 12 - 2020 spatial data - INSPIRE compliant metadata set
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Article 12 - 2015 spatial data

The dataset contains the spatial data delivered by the Member States for the 2008-2012 reporting period and an update including the delayed report from Greece was made available on 01.03.2022

  • Article 12 - 2015 spatial data (GPKG format)
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  • Article 12 - 2015 spatial data (shp format)
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  • Article 12 - 2015 spatial data - INSPIRE compliant metadata set
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Reporting from EU Member States under Article 12 of the Birds Directive to the European Commission.

Compiled by EEA, ETC/BD and European Red List of Birds Consortium, 2014-2015.

Compiled by EEA, ETC/BD and BirdLife International, 2020

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Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV)
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European Environment Agency (EEA)
European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity (ETC/BD)

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Detailed information about the reporting under Article 12 of the Habitats Directive can be obtained from:

https://www.eionet.europa.eu/etcs/etc-bd/activities/reporting/article-12

Most of the reported data as well as the assessments of status and trends at the EU level can be visualised in the web tool:

http://bd.eionet.europa.eu/article12/.

 

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Figure Number of reported wintering taxa per country This map is a cartogram that distorts the geometry of regions to convey specific information by resizing. Here, the size of the country shows the number of reported species in relation to the country size. The map do not show all species appearing in a country. Thus, the map shows the reporting result rather than the species diversity of a country. The box on the bottom left refers to the Macaronesian islands (Azores, Madeira and Canary islands). Romania has not reported and is therefore not included in the map.
Figure Spatial distribution of species conservation status at Member State level represented in a 10 x 10 km grid The map shows an index of conservation status of species calculated on a 10 x 10 km distribution grid
Figure Spatial distribution of species conservation status trends at Member State level represented in a 10 x 10 km grid The map shows an index of conservation status trends of species calculated on a 10 x 10 km gristribution grid
Figure Number of reported breeding taxa per country This map is a cartogram that distorts the geometry of regions to convey specific information by resizing. Here, the size of the country shows the number of reported species in relation to the country size. The map do not show all species appearing in a country. Thus, the map shows the reporting result rather than the species diversity of a country. The box on the bottom left refers to the Macaronesian islands (Azores, Madeira and Canary islands). Romania has not reported and is therefore not included in the map.
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Distribution of the eight most relevant Level 2 forestry pressures for habitats and species; shown as percentage of pressures within this Level 1 group The figure shows the distribution of the eight most relevant Level 2 forestry pressures for habitats and species

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For references, please go to https://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/data/article-12-database-birds-directive-2009-147-ec-1 or scan the QR code.

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