Which group is protected by federal regulations with local laws applying, and has restricted areas in parts of Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids for bird control?

Which group is protected by federal regulations with local laws applying, and has restricted areas in parts of Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids for bird control?

• A. Migratory birds
• B. Domestic birds
• C. Invasive species
• D. Non-native birds

Answer: (A)

Migratory birds. Federal protections, notably the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, shield most native birds that migrate across U.S. borders. That federal shield is complemented by local rules that can designate restricted areas where certain bird-control activities are limited or require permits, especially around nesting sites or roosts. In Michigan cities like Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids, these restricted zones are used to manage conflicts with birds while still honoring the federal protections. Domestic birds, invasive species, or non-native birds aren’t the group normally governed by this specific federal framework with such local nesting-area restrictions, which is why migratory birds are the best fit.

Migratory birds. Federal protections, notably the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, shield most native birds that migrate across U.S. borders. That federal shield is complemented by local rules that can designate restricted areas where certain bird-control activities are limited or require permits, especially around nesting sites or roosts. In Michigan cities like Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids, these restricted zones are used to manage conflicts with birds while still honoring the federal protections. Domestic birds, invasive species, or non-native birds aren’t the group normally governed by this specific federal framework with such local nesting-area restrictions, which is why migratory birds are the best fit.