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Based on spatial distribution maps for 495 breeding bird species inhabiting mainland Europe, we examined whether bird richness is well represented by the protected areas under the European Birds and Habitats Directives. The former regulates the designation of Special Protected Areas (SPAs) for birds, whereas the latter focuses on habitats through the Sites of Community Importance (SCI) and Special...