are pigeons federally protected
Living with Wildlife. The domestic pigeon (Columba livia) (also called the rock dove or city pigeon) was originally found in Europe, Northern Africa, and India. Early settlers introduced it into the eastern United States as a domestic bird in the 1600s. In addition, Nebraska has special laws that protect all birds except game birds, English. sparrows, European starlings, and pigeons other than Antwerp or homing pigeons (§37-237.01). It is unlawful to hunt, have in possession, take or needlessly destroy the nests or eggs of any. protected birds (§37.540). Montana does not have a state endangered species act, but does maintain a list of species of. The species of concern designation does not provide as much protection to species as. federal/state endangered species acts. Thus there is no section that specifically discusses. Birds Protected Under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Accentor, Siberian, Prunella montanella. Albatross, Black-footed, Diomedea nigripes. Laysan, Diomedea immutabilis. Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 (MBTA), codified at 16 U.S.C. §§ 703–712 (although §709 is omitted), is a United States federal law, first enacted in 1916 in order to implement the convention for the protection of migratory birds between the United States and Great Britain (acting on behalf of Canada). In Nebraska, threatened and endangered species are protected under the Nebraska Nongame and. sparrows, European starlings, and pigeons other than Antwerp or homing pigeons (§37-237.01). It is unlawful to hunt, have in possession, take or needlessly destroy the nests or eggs of any. protected birds (§37.540). Pursuant to the requirements of the ESA, a federal agency that undertakes, funds, or approves a. project (which may include the issuance of a licensepermit, or grant , for a non-federal project) must determine whether the project may affect federally protected species or designated critical. habitat. Nesting and Roosting Sites. 1  Nesting and roosting sites are protected from the elements and are situated on houses, barns, stadiums, and grain elevators, as well as bridges, wharfs, and cliffs.  Nests in continual use become solid with droppings, feathers, and other debris. Domestic pigeons don’t migrate, but if removed from a nesting area, they have a good homing ability and can return from long distances. It is thought that this ability evolved to help them find their own nests on cliffs covered with large colonies of similar looking nests. 1 Nesting and roosting sites are protected from the elements and are situated on houses, barns, stadiums, and grain elevators, as well as bridges, wharfs, and cliffs.  Nests in continual use become solid with droppings, feathers, and other debris.
No, Nebraska don't protect pigeons other than Antwerp or homing pigeons.