# General Provisions; Revised List of Migratory Birds
> **US Fish and Wildlife Service** · Final rule. · Published 2020-04-16 · Effective 2020-05-18 · 85 FR 21282
## Document
- **Document number:** 2020-06779
- **Category:** migratory-bird
- **Sub-agency:** US Fish and Wildlife Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 85 FR 21282
- **CFR reference:** 50 CFR 10
- **Publication date:** 2020-04-16
- **Effective date:** 2020-05-18
- **Interior docket:** Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2018-0047
## Abstract

We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), revise the List of Migratory Birds protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) by both adding and removing species. Reasons for the changes to the list include adding species based on new taxonomy and new evidence of natural occurrence in the United States or U.S. territories, removing species no longer known to occur within the United States or U.S. territories, and changing names to conform to accepted use. The net increase of 67 species (75 added and 8 removed) will bring the total number of species protected by the MBTA to 1,093. We regulate the taking, possession, transportation, sale, purchase, barter, exportation, and importation of migratory birds. An accurate and up-to- date list of species protected by the MBTA is essential for public notification and regulatory purposes.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/04/16/2020-06779/general-provisions-revised-list-of-migratory-birds)
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