Ortolan Bunting
Prohibited in: European Union
Justification: Conservation laws
The ortolan bunting, a small songbird once considered a delicacy in France, is now protected under European conservation laws. The practice of catching and eating these birds, which are often drowned in brandy before being cooked and consumed whole, has been outlawed due to concerns over their declining population. The ban has effectively ended the dish’s long-standing tradition.
Ortolan Bunting
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