A bill to extend to hawks, owls, and certain other raptors the protection now accorded to bald and golden eagles.

Adds "raptors" as birds to be specially protected within the United States. Prescribes a fine and/or imprisonment for violation of this provision.

Allows the possession or transportation of any protected raptor lawfully taken before the effective date of this Act.

Permits the capture of bald and golden eagles and protected raptors for scientific propagation, exhibition, religious, and wildlife-protection purposes, whenever the Secretary of the Interior determines that it is compatible with their preservation and the Secretary has prescribed regulation for this purpose.