Federal Register #2026-20123

Fish and Wildlife Service proposes updates to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act protected-bird list

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes changes to the birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service. - Proposed changes: Add 32 species, remove 7 species, and update common and scientific names to reflect accepted taxonomy. The changes would result in a net increase of 25 species, bringing the protected list to 1,131 species. - Related updates: Revise names of species covered by certain migratory bird permit regulations. - Procurement relevance: This is a proposed regulatory action, not a procurement opportunity. No OEMs, vendors, products, quantities, or services are requested.

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to revise the List of Birds Protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The proposal adds 32 species, removes 7, and changes certain species’ common and scientific names to reflect accepted taxonomy and nomenclature, for a net increase of 25 species and a total of 1,131 protected species. It also proposes corresponding name revisions for species covered by specific migratory bird permit regulations. Comments are due November 30, 2026.

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