Bird Leg Band Identification Bird ID

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This video explains why bird leg band identification is used on parrots. There are a number of reasons why identification of a bird is important. These include proof of ownership, governmental requirements, identification of a lost or stolen bird, and for tracking a bird for breeding purposes. I show in the video how I put a leg band on my 3 week old baby Sun Conure. Closed leg bands can only be put on a baby bird during the 2 to 3 week time period due to the foot growing too big to place the band on comfortably. Not all birds will have leg bands as in many cases it is the breeder's decision to band the bird. Each country may have different requirements for banding pet birds. • Closed bands usually mean that the bird was captive bred. Open bands are normally found on wild caught birds which have been imported into the US. Parrot importation was halted due to the banning of bird importation in 1992. Although it has lifted, strict regulations of exotic birds and those on the CITES list still apply when trying to bring in a parrot to the US. An open band is a made of metal and is bent into the shape of a circle. The ends of the band do not meet and have a space to put on a older bird's leg. After the band is on the leg, the ends are then pinched together and secured so it cannot fall off. In some situations, open bands are also used on older birds whose feet are too large for banding with a closed band. The bands are meant to stay on permanently and to withstand the parrot's beak from breaking it off. • As discussed in the video, open leg bands were known for identifying wild caught, imported birds before 1992. There are special circumstances today that a pet bird will be banded with an open bird leg band without having the assumption that it was imported or wild caught. The USDA requires banding of all imported birds prior to releasing them from quarantine. The bands are used to indicate that a bird has been legally imported into the country. They are engraved with letters and numbers identifying the bird and the quarantine location. Since these bands are being placed on older birds with mature feet, open bands must be used. • Information Exceptions to the Wild Bird Conservation Act of 1992 can be found with the link below. The American Federation of Aviculture website has an abundance of avian information. Visit the site here: http://www.afabirds.org/wbca.shtml • Band sizes vary for each species and a professional bird leg band company will have sizing information. There are times when a band should be removed. It may be too small and caused swelling, an injury to the foot or leg, feather loss, excessive picking at the band, or another medical reason. Consult your avian veterinarian if you have concerns or questions regarding your bird's ID leg band. • ABOUT ME: My name is Traci Carroll I have been working with parrots since 1993. I am the founder of Texas Parrot Rescue, a registered in-home bird rescue and sanctuary that cares for unwanted and neglected parrots. • Visit our Facebook ⬇️ Page for more information on my rescue and how YOU can help. • / texasparrotrescue • ✅SUBSCRIBE and let's be BIRDIE FRIENDS! / loveyourparroteducation • Hit that Notifications Bell 🔔 so you don't miss my UPDATES! • CONNECT and CHAT ❤️ ⬇️ ❤️ • FACEBOOK 🤗 / parrotsloveyourparrot • INSTAGRAM 😍 / loveyourparrot • TWITTER 🤩 / tracicarroll_ • EMAIL ME @ [email protected] • THANK YOU 4 UR SUPPORT 💜💜💜💜💜 • 🧿 DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. • #loveyourparrot #parrots #birds

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