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Is it legal to sell wild birds in the UK?

Find out how to sell wild birds and animals legally and safely, and what licences you need to get. This guidance applies to buying or selling wild birds or animals within the UK. It only covers wild birds which usually live in or visit the United Kingdom or one of the European Union countries.

Can you own a parrot in the UK?

As mentioned, UK citizens from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland can legally own a parrot and, in many cases, can do so without a license. However, there are limitations to this rule. While some of the more common parrots are easy to buy in pet stores unrestricted, some parrot species require certification as proof of ownership.

Is it legal to own a bird of prey in UK?

Is it legal to own a bird of prey in the UK? As part of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, if your bird is listed under section 7, schedule 4 your bird of prey will need to register. As of 2009, this Act has been reduced to cover only 9 species of bird. As well as being registered these birds must also be closed ringed or microchipped.

Can you sell captive bred birds?

This general licence lets you sell captive bred live wild birds. Any bird sold under this licence must have been bred in captivity. Its parents must have been in lawful captivity when the egg was laid. You need documents to prove this.

Do you need a licence for a bird of prey?

However, if your bird is a hybrid you won’t need a licence. If you’re rehabilitating a sick or injured Bird of Prey or if its disabled and you’re an authorised person or place you also won’t need to register the bird. Instead you can treat it under a General Licence for up to 15 days.

Do you need a licence to sell wild birds?

You may need a licence to sell a wild bird listed on CITES. Contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency if you’re not sure if your bird needs a licence or not. You could be prosecuted and may have to pay an unlimited fine if you sell a wild bird without a licence.

Is it legal to sell wild animals?

A wild animal is any animal which was living in the wild before it was taken, for example a wild butterfly. As a general rule, selling wild birds in the EU is ‘prohibited’. You must have a licence if you do sell wild birds (dead or alive).

Which birds can I sell without a licence?

You can sell the following birds without a licence: live wild bird species listed in part I of schedule 3 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act ( WCA) that were bred in captivity and that are fitted with a closed leg ring dead birds listed in part II and III of schedule 3 – you can only sell birds in part III between 1 September and 28 February

Is it legal to own a raptor in the UK?

There are very strict laws surrounding the keeping of raptors in the UK. You must ensure the bird is captive bred so you need proof of breeding. Before you obtain a bird, you should contact Defra to find out exactly what is required from a legal point of view.

What are the rules for keeping birds of prey in UK?

There are strict rules about keeping birds of prey in the UK. One of them is that the bird must have been captive bred. Here are the rules:

How do I Sell captive bred live birds?

Get a general licence to sell captive bred live wild birds. This general licence lets you sell captive bred live wild birds. Any bird sold under this licence must have been bred in captivity. Its parents must have been in lawful captivity when the egg was laid. You need documents to prove this.

Do you need a close ring to sell captive birds?

Most captive birds sold under this licence need to be close rung, but there are some exceptions. You do not need to ring: You do not need a licence to sell captive bred birds fitted with a close ring from an authorised supplier if they’re: Annual licence update, valid from 1 January 2022.

Can I sell wild birds in the EU?

CITES is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. A wild animal is any animal which was living in the wild before it was taken, for example a wild butterfly. As a general rule, selling wild birds in the EU is ‘prohibited’. You must have a licence if you do sell wild birds (dead or alive).

What happens if you sell a wild bird without a licence?

Contact the Animal and Plant Health Agency if you’re not sure if your bird needs a licence or not. You could be prosecuted and may have to pay an unlimited fine if you sell a wild bird without a licence. There are some exceptions to this rule.

Do I need a license to sell birds in South Carolina?

No you don’t need a license. Check with your state dept of agriculture just in case. I’ve sold birds in NC and I’m from SC. Sold them at the Unifour Show. All I needed was to show my NPIP card. I just sell mine in me backyard.No licence in SC. In Illinois you wouldnt’ need a license to sell any livestock. Birds, cows or whatever.

What species can be sold under a captive breeding licence?

This licence permits the sale of certain captive bred species of live birds (see Condition 1), with certain exceptions. Exceptions include: species that are already permitted to be sold under the legislation (ie Schedule 3 Part 1 birds)

Do I need a licence to breed a captive chicken?

Its parents must have been in lawful captivity when the egg was laid. You need documents to prove this. You do not need to apply for this general licence but you must meet its conditions and follow its instructions.

What wild birds can you keep without a licence?

Native birds you can keep without a licence 1 red-capped parrot 2 red-collared lorikeet 3 red-rumped parrot 4 scaly-breasted lorikeet 5 scarlet-chested parrot 6 star finch 7 stubble quail 8 sulphur-crested cockatoo 9 twenty-eight parrot 10 western corella More items…

Do I need a licence to keep a Schedule 4 bird?

Four schedules outline the laws that relate to the treatment and protection of birds of prey in the United Kingdom – and internationally. If the bird is listed on schedule 4 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (WCA) you would not need a licence to keep it. But, you would need to register it (including wild disabled birds).

How are British Birds of prey protected?

British Birds of Prey are protected under the Countryside and Wildlife Act 1981 which gives the Secretary of State for Environment the right to grant licenses to remove hawks from the wild for the purposes of falconry or to import them.

Can you take a bird of prey out during the day?

So remember, you will need to have time during the reduced daylight hours to take the bird out. British Birds of Prey are protected under the Countryside and Wildlife Act 1981 which gives the Secretary of State for Environment the right to grant licenses to remove hawks from the wild for the purposes of falconry or to import them.

Where can I find the latest missing bird of preys?

These are the latest missing bird of preys that have been added to our bird lost register for bird of preys. Click on any of the list below to view the bird listing. To view the bird listings with photographs, please see our comprehensive Lost Bird Register. To report a missing pet Bird listing to our pet registers, please click here

Can I keep a Raptor as a pet in the UK?

A raptor is not an easy animal to keep and there are laws which must be adhered to in order to keep one legally in the UK. Birds of prey also need very specific care – they require attention around the clock and you must have arrangements in place if you are unable to look after the bird.

Can you sell a bird that has been bred in captivity?

Any bird sold under this licence must have been bred in captivity. A bird shall not be treated as bred in captivity unless its parents were lawfully in captivity when the egg from which it hatched was laid. Documentary evidence of captive breeding must accompany any sale, hire, barter or exchange of birds bred in England or Wales.

Do all birds need to be closed ringed?

All birds listed in Schedule 3 (19 commonly bred species) are required to be closed ringed for Sale and Exhibition in accordance with regulations set out in SI1220 “Ringing of Certain Birds”. The ring must have been issued by a Government appointed body, presently the BBC or IOA.

Do all captive birds need to be close rung?

Most captive birds sold under this licence need to be close rung, but there are some exceptions. You do not need to ring: You do not need a licence to sell captive bred birds fitted with a close ring from an authorised supplier if they’re: