Which federal law protects migratory birds?

• A. Migratory Bird Protection Act
• B. MBTA
• C. Endangered Species Act
• D. Wildlife Regulation Act

Answer: (B)

Protecting migratory birds across a broad range of species and locations is achieved by a law designed to honor international conservation agreements. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act makes it illegal to pursue, hunt, take, capture, kill, or possess migratory birds, as well as their nests and eggs, except under specific permits. This broad scope fits the question because it directly addresses the general protection of migratory birds, not just those that happen to be endangered.

The Endangered Species Act, while important, protects only species that are officially listed as endangered or threatened, which is a narrower focus than the MBTA. The other two options refer to laws that don’t exist.

So theMigratory Bird Treaty Act is the federal law that protects migratory birds.