General Provisions; Revised List of Birds Protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
By Interior Department, Fish, Wildlife Service · Sep 30, 2026, 11:00 PM CDT
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), propose to revise the List of Birds Protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) by both adding and removing species and changing names to conform to accepted use by the scientific community. Reasons for the proposed changes to the list include adding species based on new taxonomy and new evidence of natural occurrence in the United States or
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AI analysisOfficial announcementThe language frames the content as an authoritative agency action, establishing credibility.
JustificationThe passage provides a rationale that appeals to scientific accuracy and regulatory clarity.
Quantitative framingSpecific numbers are used to convey the scale of the change and its impact.
Policy importanceThe statement emphasizes the practical and legal significance of the revision, reinforcing the necessity of the action.
Context
AI analysisMissing context
The document does not provide specific examples of the species being added or removed, nor does it explain the criteria used to determine "new evidence of natural occurrence" or why certain species are no longer known to occur in the United States or its territories.
Important context
The revision is presented as a regulatory action by a federal agency, intended to align the protected species list with current scientific taxonomy and distribution data, which can affect permitting, enforcement, and conservation measures under the MBTA.
Opinion vs. reporting
AI analysisThe text is primarily reporting of an agency proposal; it contains explanatory statements about the rationale but does not present personal opinions.