Welcome to the Migratory Birds and Habitat Program in the Pacific Region, serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands.
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Applying for a permit?

Visit the Migratory Birds Permit Program page for information about the migratory bird permit types available.  To apply for a permit, visit ePermits.

Latest News

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Our People
New Hawai‘i Bird Biologist Takes Off Towards Conservation Career
Wildlife biologist and coordinator with the Migratory Birds and Habitat program in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, takes some time to discuss the journey that led her to this point and reflected on several significant points along the way.
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Our Partners
Partnership Launches Birding Program for People of Color
In this Q&A, podcast host DeJarnett talks about the yearlong project designed specifically for people of color, and why it is so important for birding and conservation efforts in general be more inclusive.
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Returning Birds to the Skies
Helping critters in need seems instinctual for humans. But the next time you come across a bird you think might need help, rehabilitation experts ask you pick up the phone before picking up the bird.
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You had me at baby eagles
Baby eagles. Did I get your attention? If not, how about this: Rescuing baby eagles. Tree climbing with baby eagles. Sibling rivalry with – wait for it — baby eagles. Do you really have something better going on than baby eagles? This story is about baby bald eagles, or, as U.S. Fish and Wildlife...
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Migratory Species
Detecting Birds
Every year, thousands of birds migrate through our refuge. But what we know about them is still not even close to the full picture. In 2022, we set up an automated radio-telemetry tower to help us fill in some of the gaps.
USFWS Pacific Region Seabird Coordinator Roberta Swift goes birding along the Eagle Creek Trail in the Columbia River Gorge.
Swift Conservation: Roberta Swift Works with Partners to Protect Seabirds
Roberta Swift has the perfect name for working with birds. As the Pacific Region’s seabird coordinator in the Migratory Birds program, she gets to help conserve seabirds everywhere from Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge to our local northwestern coastline. Roberta shared some high-flying...
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Our Library

We’ve compiled here a variety of documents, and links to documents, including documents produced under the National Environmental Policy Act that relate to actions in the Migratory Bird Program.  

Location and Contact Information

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  • Migratory Bird and Habitat Program - Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Hawaii and the Pacific Islands
    (503) 231-6164
    Eastside Federal Complex 911 NE 11th Avenue Portland, OR 97232-4181
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