3-200-7 Permit Application Migratory Bird and Eagle Scientific Collecting

3-200-7 Permit Application Migratory Bird and Eagle Scientific Collecting
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Migratory Bird Scientific Collecting: This permit can authorize you to: collect, transport or possess migratory birds, their parts, nests, or eggs for scientific research or educational purposes.   

Eagle Scientific Collecting: This permit can authorize you to: collect, transport within the US, and possess bald eagles and/or golden eagles, their parts (including feathers, toenail clippings, blood, DNA, and other samples), nests, and/or eggs.   

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The purpose of Migratory Bird Permits is to promote long-term conservation of migratory birds and their habitats and encourage joint stewardship with others.
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Bald eagle and golden eagle
Forty years ago, our national symbol, the bald eagle, was in danger of extinction throughout most of its range. Habitat destruction and degradation, illegal shooting, and the contamination of its food source, largely as a consequence of DDT, decimated the eagle population. Habitat protection...
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A large raptor, the bald eagle has a wingspread of about seven feet. Adults have a dark brown body and wings, white head and tail, and a yellow beak. Juveniles are mostly brown with white mottling on the body, tail, and undersides of wings. Adult plumage usually is obtained by the sixth year. In...

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3-200-7: Migratory Bird and Eagle Scientific Collecting