The Apparent Contradictions in the Ratification by Spain of the 1950 International Convention for the Protection of Birds

摘要: Summary. This paper studies the ratification by Spain, in 1955, of 1950 Convention for Protection Birds. international agreement established a general protocol protection all wild birds, although it included some exceptions capture certain species that could be harmful to agriculture or hunting, through requesting individual authorisations. I have analysed possible reasons why Spanish Government accepted at same time as passed law supported indiscriminate elimination different animals were considered harmful. latter law, which most diurnal raptors, had severe consequences avifauna. Bibliographic research allows me suggest perhaps these seemingly contradictory actions not casually made. Both originated from people and official government departments, whose new utilitarian orientation lacked scientific expertise usually depended on forestry hunting management, t...