The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) has issued guidelines to counteract the decline of finch populations caused by a parasitic contagion.

皇家鳥類保護協會 (RSPB) 已發布指南，旨在對抗因寄生蟲傳染而導致的方針鳥族群減少現象。

The demographic collapse of the greenfinch is evidenced by a reduction of nearly two-thirds in population over the preceding decade, with broader surveys indicating a deficit of over two million specimens since the mid-1990s. This decline is attributed to the proliferation of trichomonosis, a parasitic pathology transmitted via contaminated saliva or regurgitated matter. While historically associated with columbids—referred to as 'canker'—the pathogen has demonstrated a cross-species transition to the finch family, specifically affecting greenfinches and chaffinches, with potential incursions into bullfinch populations.

綠方針鳥的族群崩潰顯而易見，在過去十年間數量減少了近三分之二，且更廣泛的調查顯示，自 1990 年代中期以來，數量減少了超過兩百萬隻。這種下降歸因於毛滴蟲病的擴散，這是一種透過受污染的唾液或反芻物傳播的寄生病理。雖然歷史上與鳩鴿類相關（被稱為「口瘡」），但該病原體已顯示出向方針鳥科的跨物種轉移，具體影響了綠方針鳥和褐方針鳥，並可能入侵牛方針鳥族群。

To attenuate the transmission vectors, the RSPB advocates for the cessation of seed mix and peanut provision between May and October. The organization posits that artificial feeding stations, particularly those with flat surfaces, facilitate the aggregation of birds and the subsequent exchange of pathogens. Consequently, the utilization of flat-surfaced feeders is discouraged in favor of more hygienic alternatives.

為了減緩傳播途徑，RSPB 主張在五月至十月期間停止提供混合種子和花生。該組織認為人工餵食站，尤其是那些具有平面的餵食站，容易導致鳥類聚集並隨後交換病原體。因此，不鼓勵使用平面餵食槽，而應選擇更衛生的替代方案。

Institutional recommendations emphasize the transition toward natural foraging environments. The cultivation of seed-bearing flora, such as Lavender, Verbena bonariensis, and Helianthus annuus, is proposed to provide a diversified nutritional base and reduce reliance on industrial arable products. Furthermore, the elimination of pesticides is suggested to foster an insect-rich equilibrium, which is critical for the dietary requirements of chaffinches and the rearing of greenfinch offspring. Hygiene protocols are similarly stringent, requiring weekly disinfection of feeders and daily replacement of birdbath water with potable tap water to eliminate disease vectors.

機構建議強調轉向自然覓食環境。建議種植帶種子的植物，如薰衣草、波拿利草（Verbena bonariensis）和向日葵（Helianthus annuus），以提供多元化的營養基礎並減少對工業耕作產品的依賴。此外，建議取消使用農藥，以促進昆蟲豐富的生態平衡，這對於褐方針鳥的飲食需求及綠方針鳥的育雛至關重要。衛生協定同樣嚴格，要求每週對餵食槽進行消毒，並每日將鳥浴水更換為可飲用的自來水，以消除疾病傳播媒介。

Current efforts focus on the implementation of strict hygiene regimes and the restoration of natural habitats to stabilize declining finch populations.

目前的努力集中於執行嚴格的衛生制度與恢復自然棲息地，以穩定下降中的方針鳥族群數量。