Vietnam is home to over 900 bird species. (Photo: VNA)

The directive signed by Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh says Vietnam is considered one of the most important locations for migratory and endemic birds, with 63 globally important bird regions and seven endemic areas.

Currently, the country is home to over 900 bird species, of which ten are categorised as critically endangered. Relevant ministries will set up a system to monitor important flight paths of migratory birds and prevent and punish illegal hunting and capture of migratory birds.

Guidelines on the management and protection of wild animals and migratory birds, including the protection of habitats, trans-boundary migration routes, and their stopover sites, will be put in place.