Migratory Bird Conservation Programs in Nevada

All native birds found commonly in the United States, with the exception of native resident game birds and introduced species are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The Service's migratory bird conservation activities are focused on 4 primary areas:  population assessment; international, national and flyway coordination; habitat management; and regulating take. The Pacific Region cooperates with partners on the following projects in Nevada:

Population Assessment

• Band-Tailed Pigeon Surveys

• Breeding Bird Atlas

• Landbird Banding Stations (Ruby Lake and Pahranagat NWR)

• Mid-Winter Waterfowl Surveys

• Mourning Dove Call Count Survey

• Waterfowl Banding Program

• White-faced Ibis Ecology

• Winter Goose Population Surveys

Coordination              

• Development of the Intermountain West Waterbird Conservation Plan

• International Migratory Bird Day

• Junior Duck Stamp Contest

• Partners in Flight Conservation Plans Implementation

• Shorebird Conservation Plans Implementation

• White-faced Ibis Management Guidelines

Habitat Management

• Wetland and Grassland Protection, Restoration and Enhancement

Regulations/Permits

• Development of Hunting Regulations

• Issuance of 18 types of Migratory Bird Permits

• Urban Goose Management

Partnerships

• Nevada Division of Wildlife

• Nevada Partners in Flight

• USDA Wildlife Services

• USGS Biological Research Division

• Great Basin Bird Observatory

• Ducks Unlimited

• Wildlife Management Institute

• Intermountain West Joint Venture