"In the end, we will only retain what we love, we will love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught." - Baba DioumBirds. They have always been boiled. In many parts of the world they are still not guaranteed any official protection. In 1918 the Migratory Bird Treaty Act excluded the addition of eagles, falcons, falcons and owls. This treaty protected almost all other winged friends by making hunting/poaching prohibited. This includes making it illegal to destroy their homes and to kill or trap them. In a small Pennsylvania town, Kittatinny Ridge, became known as Hawk Mountain because of the huge number of birds of prey that passed near it. In the early 19th and early 20th centuries hunters came to this mountain to shoot hundreds of birds from the sky. Ironically, the eagle is the symbol of hope, it is the symbol of freedom in America. Yet the eagle is shown very little respect. To "take" a bird means to chase, hunt, shoot, shoot, poison, wound, kill, capture, trap, or collect migratory birds. If this were to happen, individuals and organizations could be fined up to $5,000 and $10,000 respectively, and those convicted could face up to six months in prison for an offensive violation of the law. Misdemeanor violations can result in fines of up to $25,000 for individuals and $500,000 for organizations, and up to two years in prison for those convicted. Who knows the Carolina parakeet? Nobody? Well, that's because it's extinct. No one cared enough about this bird to want to keep it around for very long. Same case as the Dodo bird. The species existed for approximately 100 years after its species was discovered. All these colorful and wonderful birds are becoming extinct! And it's... middle of the paper... Bald Eagle Act. It's simple: the only reason we have laws is not to create a perfect society or to abuse power. It's because people are stupid and we need a way to stop them from doing certain things. For example, the Bald Eagle Act of 1914 was written because too many eagles were dying. Even after it became law, poachers continued to kill eagles. But after a while he stopped. People have become paranoid about fines and jail time. So, in conclusion, it's wonderful to have all the laws we have today that protect our feathered friends, of course. Many more would have to be approved if parents didn't teach their children about endangered birds. I believe that if every parent taught their children or had them take a class about endangered birds, people who care would stop hunting them. It would be a chain reaction and a huge win for all the winged friends we have. Stop poaching.