Keeping Exotic Birds in Australia
Keeping Exotic Birds in Australia
http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildlife-trade/exoticbirds/index.html
2007 Inventory of Exotic (non-native) Bird Species known to be in Australia
http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildlife-trade/publications/inventory-exotic-bird07.html
Buyers of exotic birds should ensure that the seller is able to provide a genuine copy of relevant documents and records for individual birds that prove legal entry or legal ownership.
Exotic Bird Record-keeping Scheme
http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildlife-trade/exoticbirds/record.html
An MTR is not proof of legitimate origin of a specimen and the buyer should ensure necessary supporting information is available. If you intentionally record false information legal action could be taken against you.
A guide to record keeping for Exotic Birds
http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildlife-trade/publications/keeping-guide.html
Proving Legal Possession of Exotic Birds
http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildlife-trade/exoticbirds/legislation.html
If you keep an exotic (non-native) bird that:
- is listed under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), or
- is not listed on Part 1 of the live import list
You must be able to prove its legal origin.