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France classifies snow partridge and western capercaillie as protected birds
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France classifies snow partridge and western capercaillie as protected birds

SAPO Notícias8 September 2026 at 07:53

The snow partridge, also known as alpine partridge, and the western capercaillie have been added to the list of protected birds in France. The decision was made today and aims to protect these two mountain bird species that are in "alarming decline". The article indicates that climate change is one of the main causes of this decrease in populations. This classification represents an effort by the French government to preserve these threatened species.

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