Question

Certain parrot species cannot be brought to the United

States to be sold as pets. What is the name of the

legislation that makes this illegal?

a. Red List

b. Migratory Bird Act

c. CITES

d. Endangered Species Act (ESA)

Short answer

The correct option is (b).

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Given information

The given question asks about certain parrot species that cannot be brought to the United States to be sold as pets and the legislation will make it legal.

Step 2. Description

The Migratory Bird Act was enacted by the US (United States) government in 1918 to protect migratory birds. The Endangered Species Act was first established in 1971 by US legislative law, within which endangered species of fauna and flora are secured from extinction.

Step 3. Explanation of incorrect options.

Red list- Established in 1964, The International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species employs a set of precise criteria to assess the extinction risk of thousands of species and subspecies.

CITES- The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) is a multilateral treaty designed to protect endangered plants and animals.

Endangered Species Act (ESA)- The Endangered Species Act of 1973 is the primary piece of legislation in the United States for protecting endangered species.