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Does the Wild Bird Conservation Act cover exotic bird feathers too?

Yes: feathers and other bird parts count.

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  1. No, only live birds count
  2. Only eggs are covered
  3. Yes, feathers and other parts are covered ✔

Why: A 2023 FWS notice says bird parts such as feathers, wings and skeletons are within the Act. Its rules apply to parts as well as whole birds.

Huh, didn't know that: Domestic poultry and some bird families, such as ducks, are not counted as exotic birds under the rules.

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Answer: Yes, feathers and other parts are covered. A 2023 FWS notice says bird parts such as feathers, wings and skeletons are within the Act. Its rules apply to parts as well as whole birds.

  1. US Fish and Wildlife Service OLE Bulletin: WBCA and Bird Parts (2023) www.fws.gov/sites/default/files/documents/OLE%20Public%20Bulletin%20-%20Wild%20Bird%20Conservation%20Act%20(WBCA)%20and%20Bird%20Parts%2002-08-%202023.pdf
    Bird parts are within the scope and are included under WBCA.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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