The purpose of this document is to provide guidance on the humane capture, handling, and care of migratory birds trapped for any purpose. It is intended for wildlife managers, regulatory personnel, and individuals that handle or authorize handling of live-captured migratory birds. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service – Migratory Bird Program (USFWS), the U.S. Geological Survey Bird Banding Laboratory (BBL), and U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Wildlife Services (WS) collaboratively prepared this document.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Title | The humane capture, handling, and disposition of migratory birds |
| Authors | Jennifer Miller, Jason Suckow, Antonio Celis-Murillo, Brian Washburn, Brian Milsap, Margaret Pepper, Arthur McCollum, Michael Biegier |
| Publication Type | Report |
| Publication Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Series Title | Final Report |
| Index ID | 70242622 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Eastern Ecological Science Center |