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Hummingbird Laws

Mini Floral DcorIn the United States the law regulates the possession and or capture of any migratory bird and is called the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. This law specifically includes hummingbirds as listed in the list of Migratory Birds under the United States Code of Federal Regulations.

Basically, it is illegal in the United States to hold a hummingbird, a hummingbird nest, a hummingbird egg, or any part of a hummingbird, nest, or egg, in any type of captivity in any way, shape, or form. This means that unless you have a valid permit, it is illegal to trap, band, hold, harass, or control any hummingbird or any part of the hummingbird, nest, or egg.

Shorter answer: You can look, but don't touch.

If someone is caught violating this law, the hummingbird will be taken away immediately and there is a fine of anywhere between $15,000 (fifteen thousand) and $200,000 (two hundred thousand) dollars.

To view a summary of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 law, go to: http://www.fws.gov/laws/lawsdigest/migtrea.html.

You can view the entire Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 at: http://www.fws.gov/permits/mbpermits/regulations/mbta.html.

A hummingbird is listed as a Migratory Bird under the United States Code of Federal Regulations, Title 50, Chapter 1, Part 10, Subpart 13 - List of Migratory Birds. The Citation Number is 50CRF10.13.

Other countries have adopted these rules and regulations. For those outside the United States, contact your local government offices to see if your country has signed this treaty or has rules and regulations of their own.

If you decide you should get a permit for the care of hummingbirds, contact your regional permit office of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service at: http://www.fws.gov/permits/mbpermits/Addresses.html. There is also a lot more information about the types of permits to get at http://www.fws.gov/permits/mbpermits/birdbasics.html. The permits will cost about $50 (fifty) to $100 (one hundred) dollars, depending on the type of permit you may need.

For more information on bird banding, go to: http://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbl/default.htm.



 

 
 



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