It is always up to the individual to follow the rules or not. I deeply appreciate those that do. I'm still very mad at the people at my work that harmed the dove's nest and the other birds.

I think somewhere along the way my brain assumed Spanish source material was Mexican in origin. Argentine laws do protect them in much the same way as the MBA of North America.

CONSERVACION DE LA FAUNA - LEY N° 22.421

Chapter 1, Article 4 (poorly ntranslated by browser)

In accordance with the provisions of this Act and its regulations, the hunting, harassment, capture or destruction of their young, eggs, nests and dens, possession, possession, transit, exploitation, trade and transformation of wildlife and its products or by- products.