NEBR Knowledge Academy
Explore NEBR’s species catalogue, natural history, conservation status and CITES reference guidance.
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Identification & record keeping
Rings, microchips, DNA reports, photographs and the documents that connect your bird’s identity and lifetime history.
Read the identification guide →UK licensing for bird breeders & sellers
Detailed guidance for breeders, shops, online sellers and rescues, with separate sections for all four UK nations.
Read the UK licensing guide →Important: government bird registration
Find out when bird keepers must register, the exemptions that may apply and where to register in each UK nation.
Read the bird registration guide →Understanding conservation status
An IUCN Red List category describes global extinction risk in the wild. CITES regulates international trade. Least Concern does not mean that trade is unrestricted, or that local populations face no threats. Source-check dates show when NEBR reviewed the cited material, not when the conservation assessment was made.
CITES & UK documentation
For UK commercial use, check the current Annex listing and the individual bird’s circumstances. Annex A specimens generally require an Article 10 or Article 60 certificate for commercial use, subject to exemptions. Annex B trade does not require Article 10, but lawful acquisition must be evidenced. Importing or exporting listed birds can require separate permits. Check the official guidance and APHA before proceeding; Great Britain and Northern Ireland arrangements may differ. NEBR registration does not replace statutory documents.
UK commercial-use certificate guidanceUK import and export guidanceOfficial CITES species checklistNEBR Ltd · Company number 17525821 · Operator of the National Exotic Bird Register. Academy content is educational and will expand over time. It does not identify an individual bird or replace veterinary advice.
