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Ambelopoulia is a controversial dish of grilled pickled or boiled songbirds which is a traditional dish enjoyed by native Cypriots and served in some Cypriot restaurants. It is illegal in Cyprus as it involves trapping wild birds such as Blackcaps and European Robins. Trapping kills birds indiscriminately thus internationally protected species of migratory birds are killed as well. Enforcement of the ban has been lax so many restaurants serve the dish without consequence.