Live Psittaciformes (Parrots, Parakeets, Macaws, and Cockatoos)

All imported psittacine birds must undergo a mandatory 30-day quarantine at a USDA APHIS-approved quarantine facility upon arrival in the United States. During quarantine, birds are tested for Exotic Newcastle Disease and Psittacosis (Chlamydiosis) before being cleared for release.

Live psittacines must enter through USDA APHIS-approved ports that have quarantine facilities. These include select international airports such as Los Angeles, Miami, and New York. Advance coordination with USDA APHIS and USFWS is required before shipment.

Yes. Captive-bred psittacines from USFWS-approved foreign breeding facilities may be eligible for import under the Wild Bird Conservation Act, whereas wild-caught birds are generally prohibited from commercial import. Documentation proving captive-bred status from the exporting facility is required.