We deliver hand-raised, CITES-documented parrots from our aviary in Valencia, Spain to airports throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.
We can route delivery through most major UK and Irish airports with live animal cargo handling capability. The most commonly used are:
Don't see your nearest airport? Contact us — we may be able to route through additional airports depending on airline schedules and live-animal cargo approval.
Contact us at paraisodeloros@gmail.com to discuss available birds, species, pricing, and timing. A deposit confirms your reservation and initiates the documentation process. We will share photos and video updates of your bird throughout the preparation period.
We apply for the Spanish CITES export permit (takes 4–6 weeks). Simultaneously, for CITES Appendix I species (African Grey, Hyacinth Macaw, Scarlet Macaw), we guide you through applying for your UK/Irish CITES import permit. We prepare the veterinary health certificate within 10 days of travel.
We select and prepare an IATA Live Animal Regulation (LAR)-compliant crate sized appropriately for your species. The bird is acclimated to the crate in the days before departure. Food and water are provisioned for the journey.
We book with a specialist live-animal freight forwarder who works with IATA-approved airlines. You receive the air waybill number to track your bird's journey online.
The bird departs from Valencia Airport (VLC) or Madrid Barajas (MAD) depending on routing. Transit time to UK airports is typically 4–8 hours flight time, plus ground handling at both ends.
Your bird is inspected at the Border Control Post at the arrival airport. This typically takes 2–4 hours. We remain in contact with you and the freight handler throughout. Once cleared, you collect from the cargo terminal with your ID and import documentation.
The specific documentation required depends on the species' CITES classification:
| CITES Appendix | Species Examples | Required Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| Appendix I | African Grey, Hyacinth Macaw, Scarlet Macaw | Spanish CITES Export Permit + UK/IE CITES Import Permit (Article 10) + Vet Health Certificate |
| Appendix II | Blue-and-Yellow Macaw, Amazon, Cockatoo, Eclectus, Conures, Caique, Pionus | Spanish CITES Export Permit + UK/IE Import Notification + Vet Health Certificate |
Not included: UK/IE import permit application fees (for Appendix I species; typically £60–£150); any charges at the border inspection point.
Contact us to discuss available birds, timing, and delivery logistics. We answer all enquiries promptly and guide you through every step.