Bird Information and Education

The Canadian Rules for Moving a Bird That Nobody Quotes: Health of Animals Regulations, Part XII
Learn Canada’s real rules for transporting a pet bird, straight from the Health of Animals Regulations Part XII that most guides skip.

Does Your Bird Need a US Import Permit, Health Certificate or Quarantine? (From Canada, Usually None of Them)
Pet birds entering the US from Canada usually skip the APHIS import permit, health certificate and quarantine. Here’s when those rules actually apply.

Which Parrot Species Are Hardest to Move Internationally (CITES Tiers Explained)
See the CITES Appendix 1 parrot species list and learn why these birds face the strictest rules for international relocation, permits and travel.

Can You Ship a Bird as Air Cargo to Canada?
Shipping a pet bird as air cargo to Canada involves specific carrier rules, health certificates, and customs steps — here’s what actually applies and what

Students and Work-Permit Holders in Canada: Your Bird and Your Status
Studying in Canada with a pet bird? Learn how your student or work-permit status affects import rules, vet certificates, and border checks for your feather

Taking a Pet Bird from Canada to the Philippines
Bringing a parrot to the Philippines from Canada: permits, quarantine rules and vet paperwork explained for pet owners planning the move.

Taking a Pet Bird from Canada into the EU
Bringing a parrot into the EU from Canada? Learn the permits, health checks and CITES rules for taking a pet bird from Canada into the EU.

New to the GTA With a Bird: Your First 60 Days
New to the GTA with a bird? Find an avian vet in Mississauga and get your first 60 days right, from check-ups to setting up a safe home.

If Your Bird Is Refused Entry to Canada: What the Law Actually Requires
Learn what Canadian law requires when a bird is refused entry, including CFIA rules, permits and next steps for owners facing import refusal.

Rehoming a Bird Because You’re Emigrating: How to Do It Without Wrecking the Bird
Moving overseas with your parrot? Learn how to rehome a bird responsibly when emigrating, minimizing stress and finding it a safe, loving home.
