Great Grey Shrike - Lanius excubitor Linnaeus, 1758
Quick facts
| Threat status Europe | Least Concern (IUCN) |
|---|---|
| Protected by | EU Birds Directive and 1 other international agreement |
| Natura 2000 sites | 400 are designated for this species |
| Natura 2000 species code | A340 |
Distribution
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Threat and conservation status
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
Protected sites
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Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
| Legal text | Annex | Conditions | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 30 November 2009, on the conservation of wild birds (EU Birds Directive) | http://ec.europa.eu/environm...rective/index_en.htm | ||
| Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats (Bern Convention) | (All species of Laniidae) | http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/cul.../bern/default_en.asp |
Common names and synonyms
Common Name
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Language
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Reference
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|---|---|---|
| Alcaudón Real | Spanish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Averla maggiore | Italian | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Great Grey Shrike | English | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Isolepinkäinen | Finnish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Klapekster | Dutch | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Lapinharakka | Finnish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Liela cakste | Latvian | Latvian NRC |
| Picanço-real | Portuguese | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Pie-grièche grise | French | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Raubwürger | German | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Srokosz | Polish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Varfågel | Swedish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
No synonyms available.
Other resources
| CoL (accepted name) | Catalogue of Life |
| EBCC Atlas of breeding birds | European Bird Census Council's Atlas of Breeding Birds |
| EURing code:15200 | European bird-ringing |
| EoL | Encyclopedia of Life |
| Fauna Europaea | Fauna Europaea |
| GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information Facility |
| ITIS (Valid name) | Interagency Taxonomic Information System |
| NCBI search | National Center for Biotechnology Information |
| PESI (Accepted) | Pan-European Species directories Infrastructure |
| Wikipedia | Wikipedia |
External data
Population distribution from "Birds in Europe" editions 1 and 2
These publications present a thorough and detailed review of the conservation status of European birds. Based on detailed breeding and wintering population data collected in each country, the report provides a review of the population sizes and trends of Species of European Conservation Concern.
1
| Country | Biogeographic region | Min / Max (Units) | Period | Status | Quality | Source | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra | Alpine | 0/1 (pairs) | 1983 | Breeding | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 |
| Austria | 33/50 (pairs) | 1998-2002 | Breeding | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Austria | 12/15 (pairs) | 1990 | Breeding | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| Azerbaijan | 500/1000 (individuals) | 1996-2002 | Wintering | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Belarus | 600/1200 (pairs) | 1997-2002 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Belarus | 250/999 (individuals) | 1997-2002 | Wintering | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Belarus | 600/1200 (pairs) | 1990 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| Belgium | 101/251 (pairs) | 1995-2002 | Breeding | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Belgium | 130/160 (pairs) | 1981-1990 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| Czech Republic | 1000/2000 (pairs) | 2000 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Czech Republic | Continental | 1000/2000 (pairs) | - | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 |
| Denmark | 20/30 (pairs) | 1998-2001 | Breeding | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Denmark | 10/11 (pairs) | 1990 | Breeding | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| Estonia | 400/500 (pairs) | 1998 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Estonia | 50/250 (individuals) | 1998 | Wintering | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Estonia | Boreal | 200/400 (pairs) | - | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 |
| Finland | 5000/8000 (pairs) | 1998-2002 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Finland | 5000/10000 (pairs) | 1992 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| France | 2800/7500 (pairs) | 1996-2000 | Breeding | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| France | 1000/10000 (pairs) | 1976 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| Germany | 1800/2500 (pairs) | 1995-1999 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Germany | 3000/4500 (pairs) | - | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| Greece | 30/50 (individuals) | 1995-2000 | Wintering | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Hungary | 1/6 (pairs) | 2000-2003 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Latvia | 100/150 (pairs) | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Latvia | Boreal | 100/150 (pairs) | - | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 |
| Lithuania | 1000/2499 (individuals) | 1992-2002 | Wintering | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Lithuania | 100/150 (pairs) | 1999-2001 | Breeding | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Lithuania | Boreal | 25/50 (pairs) | 1985-1988 | Breeding | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 |
| Luxembourg | 90/100 (individuals) | 2000-2001 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Luxembourg | 50/80 (pairs) | 2000-2002 | Breeding | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Luxembourg | Continental | 50/100 (pairs) | - | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 |
| Moldova, Republic of | 50/100 (individuals) | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Netherlands | 1/4 (pairs) | 1998-2000 | Breeding | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Netherlands | Atlantic | 15/40 (pairs) | 1979 | Breeding | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 |
| Norway | 400/800 (pairs) | 2003 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Norway | 5000/10000 (pairs) | 1990 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| Poland | 10000/12000 (individuals) | 1990 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Poland | 10000/20000 (pairs) | 2000-2002 | Breeding | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Poland | 2000/6000 (pairs) | - | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| Portugal | 10000/50000 (pairs) | 2002 | Breeding | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Portugal | 10000/100000 (pairs) | 1989 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| Romania | 40000/80000 (individuals) | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Romania | 14000/17000 (pairs) | 2000-2002 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Romania | 1000/3000 (pairs) | - | Breeding | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| Russian Federation | 3500/15000 (pairs) | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Russian Federation | 100000/1000000 (pairs) | - | Breeding | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| Slovakia | 500/1000 (pairs) | 1990-1999 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Slovakia | 4000/8000 (individuals) | 1990-1999 | Wintering | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Slovakia | 500/1000 (pairs) | - | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| Spain | 200000/250000 (pairs) | 1992 | Breeding | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Spain | 200000/250000 (pairs) | - | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| Spain | Macaronesian | 1000/1500 (pairs) | - | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 |
| Sweden | 1000/10000 (pairs) | 1999-2000 | Breeding | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Sweden | 1000/10000 (pairs) | 1987 | Breeding | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| Switzerland | 0/0 (pairs) | 1986 | Breeding | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| Ukraine | 600/900 (pairs) | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 | |
| Ukraine | 900/1200 (pairs) | 1988 | Breeding | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1993-12-31 | |
| United Kingdom | 7/37 (individuals) | 1993-2000 | Wintering | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2003-12-31 |
Population trends from "Birds in Europe" editions 1 and 2
These publications present a thorough and detailed review of the conservation status of European birds. Based on detailed breeding and wintering population data collected in each country, the report provides a review of the population sizes and trends of Species of European Conservation Concern.
1
| Country | Biogeographic region | Period | Status | Trend | Quality | Source | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andorra | Alpine | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Fluctuating with changes of at least 20%, but no clear trend | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 |
| Austria | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Increasing : 80 % | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Austria | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Large decrease of at least 50% | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| Azerbaijan | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Stable between 0% to 19% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Belarus | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Stable between 0% to 19% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Belarus | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Unknown | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Belarus | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Stable, or change of less than 20% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| Belgium | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Decreasing between 30% to 49% | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Belgium | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Small decrease of 20-49% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| Czech Republic | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Stable between 0% to 19% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Czech Republic | Continental | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Small decrease of 20-49% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 |
| Denmark | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Stable between 0% to 9% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Denmark | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Small increase of 20-49% | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| Estonia | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Increasing between 20% to 29% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Estonia | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Increasing between 20% to 29% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Estonia | Boreal | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Stable, or change of less than 20% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 |
| Finland | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Stable between 0% to 19% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Finland | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Small decrease of 20-49% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| France | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Fluctuating : 80 % | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| France | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Small decrease of 20-49% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| Germany | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Decreasing between 30% to 49% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Germany | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Large decrease of at least 50% | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| Greece | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Unknown | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Hungary | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Increasing but of unknown magnitude | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Latvia | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Stable between 0% to 19% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Latvia | Boreal | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Small decrease of 20-49% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 |
| Lithuania | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Increasing between 30% to 49% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Lithuania | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Increasing between 30% to 49% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Lithuania | Boreal | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Small decrease of 20-49% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 |
| Luxembourg | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Decreasing between 10% to 19% | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Luxembourg | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Stable between 0% to 19% | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Luxembourg | Continental | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Small decrease of 20-49% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 |
| Moldova, Republic of | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Decreasing between 20% to 29% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Netherlands | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Decreasing : 88 % | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Netherlands | Atlantic | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Small decrease of 20-49% | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 |
| Norway | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Decreasing between 0% to 19% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Norway | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Stable, or change of less than 20% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| Poland | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Increasing between 20% to 29% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Poland | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Unknown | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Poland | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Fluctuating with changes of at least 20%, but no clear trend | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| Portugal | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Stable between 0% to 19% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Portugal | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Stable, or change of less than 20% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| Romania | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Increasing between 0% to 19% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Romania | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Stable between 0% to 19% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Romania | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Large decrease of at least 50% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| Russian Federation | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Unknown | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Russian Federation | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Stable, or change of less than 20% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| Slovakia | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Decreasing between 30% to 49% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Slovakia | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Unknown | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Slovakia | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Small decrease of 20-49% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| Spain | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Decreasing between 0% to 19% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Spain | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Small decrease of 20-49% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| Spain | Macaronesian | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Small decrease of 20-49% | Species generally well known, but only poor or incomplete quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 |
| Sweden | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Decreasing between 0% to 19% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Sweden | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Stable, or change of less than 20% | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| Switzerland | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Gone extinct within the period | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| Ukraine | 1990-2000 | Breeding | Increasing between 5% to 19% | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 | |
| Ukraine | 1970-1990 | Breeding | Small decrease of 20-49% | Reliable quantitative data (e.g. atlas survey or monitoring data, etc.) are available for the whole period and region in question | Birds in Europe 1 (1970-1990) | 1994 | |
| United Kingdom | 1990-2000 | Wintering | Fluctuating | Species poorly known, with no quantitative data available | Birds in Europe 2 (1990-2000) | 2004 |
