UK parrot ownership rules explained: welfare duties, species checks, transaction records and when permits or licences may apply.
Parrots can be kept in the UK, but the answer for an individual bird depends on the scientific species, legal origin, intended use and which UK nation you are in.
Use the current GOV.UK CITES guidance and the relevant national or local authority before acquiring a bird.
Many commonly kept parrots do not need a general pet-ownership licence, but this is not a universal answer. Check the species, specimen documents, location and intended activity with the relevant authority.
Potentially, but both the outward and return routes must be checked before travel. Animal-health, CITES, carrier and entry requirements vary by destination, UK nation, species and purpose.
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