But targeted conservation action prompted by EU initiatives has led to success: 20 once-threatened species are now classified as Least Concern, including the Dalmatian Pelican, Eurasian Thick-knee, Black Kite and Lesser Kestrel.
ELi kaitsealgatused on toonud edu: 20 kunagi ohustatud liiki on nüüd liigitatud soodsas seisundis olevaks, nagu käharpelikan, jämejalg, must-harksaba ja stepi-tuuletallaja.