Brochure: The Intergovernmental Task Force on Illegal Killing, Taking and Trade of Migratory Birds in the Mediterranean (MIKT)

Many migratory birds crossing the Mediterranean are illegally killed or trapped, mainly for food, as pets, or for sale. According to BirdLife International’s 2016 study, up to 25 million birds may be killed each year in this region. This illegal activity is a major concern for the conservation of those species, undermining species protection and hindering population recovery. Birds are killed, taken and trapped with many different illegal methods.