Documentation, not decoration.
African Greys are protected. Here’s how our birds satisfy federal and state requirements, and what you should verify on your end before you buy.
Wild Bird Conservation Act
The WBCA restricts import of wild-caught parrots into the United States. Every bird we place is captive-bred at our aviary, hatched here, banded here, raised here. We do not broker imports, and we do not source from anyone who does.
Closed leg bands
A closed (seamless) band can only be applied to a chick during a narrow window in the first weeks of life, before the foot outgrows it. That’s what makes it credible proof of captive breeding. Every bird leaves with its band intact and its band number printed on its record card.
State-level permit rules
Federal law is not the whole story. A handful of US states require additional permits or restrict private ownership of certain parrot species. Please verify your state and municipality’s rules before reserving, we’re happy to help interpret them, but the final responsibility is yours.
What ships with each bird
- Signed hatch certificate with band number and hatch date
- DNA sex-test certificate
- Avian veterinary exam report (within 30 days of placement)
- Diet notes and a starter portion of the current pellet & chop
- A written care summary specific to the individual bird