A live-bird movement is only proposed after the individual bird, destination rules, carrier acceptance and required records have been checked. Great Britain and Ireland follow different animal-health procedures.
Before a booking is discussed, identify the destination jurisdiction and the purpose of the movement. Great Britain has third-country import controls for commercial captive birds, while a movement from Spain to Ireland remains an intra-EU movement with its own health-certificate and TRACES requirements. Northern Ireland must not be treated as if it were Great Britain.
The route, entry point, carrier and timetable are confirmed in writing only after the relevant authorities and service providers have accepted the proposed movement.
Where air cargo is an accepted option, the container must match the carrier's current live-animal requirements and the bird's species and size. Ventilation, security, absorbent material, feeding and watering arrangements, labelling and crate familiarisation are checked before travel. A veterinarian and the carrier determine whether the bird and proposed journey are suitable.
The entry procedure depends on the destination. A commercial captive-bird import into Great Britain must use an approved Border Control Post and may require approved post-entry quarantine. An intra-EU movement to Ireland requires the applicable official health certificate in TRACES NT. Collection instructions, identification requirements, charges and onward travel are therefore route-specific; no airport or collection window should be assumed before acceptance.
When you get the bird home, set it up in its pre-prepared cage in a quiet area. Offer water and familiar food (we advise you on what the bird is eating before departure). Allow the bird to settle without pressure for interaction — the travel is tiring, and a quiet few hours of adjustment makes the transition significantly smoother.
Transport can be stressful. Suitability depends on the individual bird's health, age, temperament, crate preparation, route and weather. The bird should be assessed before travel, and a route should not proceed when welfare or compliance requirements cannot be met.
The responsible carrier or agent must explain its live-animal contingency process before booking, including who monitors the bird, where it can be held and how the buyer is notified. These arrangements vary by carrier and airport and must be confirmed for the specific route.
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