That many of the top chefs I admire gleefully consumed a protected bird is vaguely barbaric.

He said that state law permits a licensed hunter like his client to trap any cat threatening a protected bird.

Hunters should be careful not to shoot protected birds such as Bald Eagles and swans that frequent the area.

Eight illegal spring-loaded traps were found close to peregrine nests and at least one of the protected birds died.

The main difference was that the John Crow was a protected bird.

He found stores across the city selling items adorned with feathers of 40 other protected wild birds.

The use of the bell is restricted, due to protected birds nesting in the belfry, meaning it can only be rung in winter months.

The crime is a non-bailable one and anyone convicted of killing a protected bird can be imprisoned for up to seven years and/or fined Rs.

Under the law, enacted in the 1920's, possession or sale of protected birds, live or dead, is a crime.

Although common in Florida, the black vulture is a protected bird and so should be welcome at Discovery Island.