What type of raptor cannot be possessed by an apprentice falconer?

The bald eagle is classified as a protected species under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. This legal status restricts possession and personal ownership of bald eagles, even by experienced falconers, because they are considered a national symbol and are protected due to their conservation status. As a result, apprentices, who are still in training, are not authorized to possess such birds. In contrast, other species mentioned, like the common hawk, red-tailed hawk, and American kestrel, fall into categories that are allowable under Apprentice falconer regulations, enabling apprentices to train and care for these birds.