Animal Welfare Act - Exact text of the Animal Welfare Act as well as the 2002 Farm Bill Amendment  pertaining to birds. Also, Synopsis of the presentation made by Dr. Gipson of USDA at the 2002 American Federation of Aviculture convention. 

Bird Smuggling - News release from US Fish & Wildlife Service on the horrendously cruel trade in smuggled birds and what you can do to help stop it. 

California Avian Health Program -  To guard against the risk of any future avian disease outbreak, CDFA and USDA formed the Avian Health Program. The program will consist of promoting disease recognition and prevention for backyard bird owners, hobby bird owners, and the commercial avian industry. Will offer online training in disease prevention and issue certificates to participants. 

CA Baby Bird Law  Formerly known as AB 202, this law prohibits the sale of unweaned baby parrots by pet shops unless certain conditions are met. Furthermore, this law prevents the sale of ALL unweaned baby parrots by anyone at bird marts or swap meets. Anyone selling a baby parrot under the age of 1 year that was hand-fed at a bird mart or swap meet must provide written documentation of the bird's weight at the time of sale. 

CITES - Information on the Convention in International Trade of Endangered Species.

Endangered Species Act - Digest of the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973.

Lacey Act - Digest of the Lacey Act regulating trade in birds.

State Import Regulations - All 50 states as well as Puerto Rico, Guam and U.S. Virginia Islands' policies regarding importation of birds. Includes updates on Exotic Newcastle Disease requirements. 

State Vets - List of each States', plus Guam, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virginia Islands' official veterinarian including contact information. It is highly recommended that ALL State Veterinarians be contacted prior to shipment to or through their states for anyone in a state with a confirmed END outbreak. 

Traveling With Your Bird By Air - Information and tips on traveling with a bird by airplane including dealing with security issues. 

USDA/APHIS Hist. - A history of the United States Department of Aviculture and USDA Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service with respect to laws and regulations affecting birds.

Wild Bird Conservation Act Exact text of the WBCA of 1992. The Final Rule adopted in 1999 allows for the importation of some wild-caught species under certain conditions. Also has List of Approved Species for Import that includes certain mutation parrotlets as petitioned by the International Parrotlet Society.

Join the World's Oldest & Largest Parrotlet Organization -
International National Parrotlet Society