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Bookmark or Share- Migratory Bird Treaty - WikipediaThe Migratory Birds Convention Act (also MBCA) is a Canadian law established in 1917 and significantly updated in June 1994 which contains regulations to protect migratory birds, their eggs, and their nests from hunting, trafficking and commercialization.
- Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 | U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceThe Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) prohibits the take (including killing, capturing, selling, trading, and transport) of protected migratory bird species without prior authorization by the Department of Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- What is the Migratory Bird Treaty Act? - All About BirdsThe Migratory Bird Treaty Act was signed by the United States and Canada in 1918 for the purpose of ending the commercial trade in feathers. Around the turn of the 20th century, the long breeding plumes on many bird species were highly prized fashion accessories, and thousands of birds were indiscriminately killed for this purpose.
- Frequently Asked Questions | U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is announcing a series of decisions to ensure that the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) works to conserve birds today and into the future.
- MIGRATORY BIRD TREATY ACT - GovInfo1 For the definition of ‘‘migratory bird’’ for purposes of this Act, see section 11 of the Migratory Conservation Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 715j). 2 So in original.
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