Rare bird species of Moscow and near suburbs: dynamics of the fauna in 1985–2003. - G.S. Eremkin. - Berkut. 13 (2). 2004. - P. 161-182.
A review is compiled on the base of systematic observations of birds in Moscow and suburbs. Information about current status and as far as possible population trends of 94 rare bird species is presented. Some aspects of bird conservation in cities are discussed. Situation of majority of rare bird species becomes worse in Moscow. They are forced out of the city, number decreases. [Russian].
Key words: fauna, Moscow, rare species, distribution, number, bird conservation.
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