The Plumage Bill and Bird Protection

Abstract

AT the present time there is a measure before the House of Commons known as the Importation of Plumage (Prohibition) Bill, the object of which is “to prohibit the importation of the plumage of birds and the sale or possession of plumage illegally imported,” excepting the plumage of ostriches and eider ducks, but “the prohibition or importation imposed by the Act shall not apply to any plumage imported in the baggage or as part of the wearing apparel of a passenger.” The Bill further provides for the granting of a licence, subject to certain conditions and regula tions, authorising the importation of plumage for natural history museums, for the purpose of scientific research, or for any other special purpose.