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Number of reported breeding taxa per country

Figure Created 16 Sep 2020 Published 16 Sep 2020 Last modified 21 Apr 2021
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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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Country polygons taken from the  "wrld_simpl" dataset form the R library "maptools" and were distorted by the "cartogram_cont" function from the R library "cartogram". The size of the country shows the number of reported species in relation to the country size. 

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EEA, 2020, Article 12 Member States reports and assessments

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Data Status and trends of bird populations: datasets from Article 12, Birds Directive 2009/147/EC reporting 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.
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Natura 2000 data - the European network of protected sites Natura 2000 is the key instrument to protect biodiversity in the European Union. It is an ecological network of protected areas, set up to ensure the survival of Europe's most valuable species and habitats. Natura 2000 is based on the 1979 Birds Directive and the 1992 Habitats Directive. This version covers the reporting in 2019. PLEASE NOTE: the data files were updated on 28 July. Files downloaded before that date do not include species for Greece and Romania. In addition, one invalid site type code (G) was corrected (to B).

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