Explicitly prohibits anyone from "taking" eagles—which includes capturing or killing them—and bans the possession, sale, purchase, or bartering of eagles or their parts.

In the United States, it is . This strict prohibition extends beyond living birds to include their feathers, nests, eggs, and even individual body parts. Federal Legal Protections

The primary legal barriers preventing the purchase of a bald eagle are two federal statutes administered by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) :

While bald eagles were removed from the Endangered Species List in 2007, these two protection acts remain in full effect to ensure their long-term survival. Strict Penalties for Violations Violating these laws carries severe consequences:

Further protects bald eagles and hundreds of other migratory species, making it illegal to possess any part of these birds without specific federal authorization.