In the US there are only a few places with wild parrots and they were introduced and in small numbers. My question to you is are you allowed to catch wild budgies and parrots for yourself in the wild or out of your yard. I know if I could I sure would want to. Not a whole bunch or anything just enough for me? Anyway I have read alot about all the cockatoos and parrots of all kinds there. It sounds like Paradise.. I hope to hear from you down under..Thanks Dave

:ausb: I would imagine that there are similar laws in other countries as exist currently in the USA and Canada whereby it is illegal to own/care for native wildlife without a permit. In Canada, one could expect a visit from a conservation officer and, depending on the circumstances, a fine. :oliveb:

It's illegal to keep a wild native animal as a pet. If you were a rescue worker or rehabilitator then there would be different rules but you would still not be able to catch wild animals to keep as pets.

Wild Budgerigars inhabit the arid parts of Australia. The majority of the populations inhabit the coastal areas so it's unlikely that we see any wild budgerigars.

 

But you have to have a permit to catch any wild parrots in Australia.

Hi DAve

 

IT is illegal to catch them. ButI am lucky enough to live across the road from a reserve and the same group of birds[white cockies black cockies, corellas] come by and sit opposite my house. There is no need to catch them. you can enjoy them everyday while they are free.

It all depends on if they are on a protected species list. Anything on a protected species list must not be caught and kept or sold.

 

EG

 

Unprotected Species - These animals are not protected in the wild. A permit to keep or sell these animals is not required;

Exempt Species - It is illegal to take any of these species from the wild without a 'take from the wild' permit. The criteria under which such permits are issued are available from the Fauna Permit Unit;

Basic - These animals are fully protected in the wild. These animals are usually easy to keep in captivity. A permit to keep and sell these animals is required. A permit is not required to keep one individual, however the sale or disposal of that individual animal would require a permit. It is also an offence to take these from the wild;

Specialist - These animals are fully protected in the wild. A permit to keep and sell is required. These animals are not generally kept in captivity. They are considered to be of high status as a result of illegal trading or demand from trade, and/or animals that are endangered in their natural environment and/or animals that require special expertise for handling and security. It is also an offence to take these from the wild.

 

 

Unprotected Animals

 

There are a few common native birds and mammals, which are unprotected and can be kept or sold without a permit. A hunting permit is required to take these animals from the wild. Permission to take unprotected animals from conservation parks and national parks will not generally be given. Persons require written permission from landowners to enter their land to take unprotected animals. Galahs and Little Corellas can only be taken by means of shooting.

 

Mammals, birds and reptiles which are not native to Australia (ie exotic or introduced) are all unprotected. eg Feral Goat, Pig, Camel, Deer, Rabbit, Red Fox, Common Starling, Domestic Pigeon, European Blackbird, Spotted Turtle-Dove (Laceneck Dove).

 

 

Zebra Finch Poephila guttata Little Corella Cacatua sanguinea

 

Red Wattlebird Anthochaera chrysoptera Australian Raven Corvus coronoides

 

Galah Cacatua roseicapilla Australian Crow Corvus orru cecilae

 

Little Raven Corvus mellori Wild dog* (Dingo) Canis familiaris

 

Little Crow Corvus bennetti Grey-backed Silvereye Zosterops lateralis halmaturina

 

Budgerigar Melopsittacus undulatus

 

*Animal and Plant Control Permit required.

Edited April 9, 200718 yr by Kaz

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In Florida where I live all parrots and Budgies are consider feral or introduced species and have no protection by the goverment. I miami Florida ther are Budgies Macaws 4 types, Conures 8 Types and lots of others all of wich are introduced from people therefore feral. I just caught a lovebird today that was once a pet. The parrots have nests full of babies evey year so the goverment is thinking of eradicating them. I have been to south america and Costa Rica and the people there can just catch just about anything for themselves. I just like to hear about Australia it is similar to Florida very Hot!! Thank you everyone for posting.. Dave

quote name=Kaz' date='Apr 9 2007, 12:31' post='169817]

It all depends on if they are on a protected species list. Anything on a protected species list must not be caught and kept or sold.

 

EG

 

Unprotected Species - These animals are not protected in the wild. A permit to keep or sell these animals is not required;

Exempt Species - It is illegal to take any of these species from the wild without a 'take from the wild' permit. The criteria under which such permits are issued are available from the Fauna Permit Unit;

Basic - These animals are fully protected in the wild. These animals are usually easy to keep in captivity. A permit to keep and sell these animals is required. A permit is not required to keep one individual, however the sale or disposal of that individual animal would require a permit. It is also an offence to take these from the wild;

Specialist - These animals are fully protected in the wild. A permit to keep and sell is required. These animals are not generally kept in captivity. They are considered to be of high status as a result of illegal trading or demand from trade, and/or animals that are endangered in their natural environment and/or animals that require special expertise for handling and security. It is also an offence to take these from the wild.

 

 

Unprotected Animals

 

There are a few common native birds and mammals, which are unprotected and can be kept or sold without a permit. A hunting permit is required to take these animals from the wild. Permission to take unprotected animals from conservation parks and national parks will not generally be given. Persons require written permission from landowners to enter their land to take unprotected animals. Galahs and Little Corellas can only be taken by means of shooting.

 

Mammals, birds and reptiles which are not native to Australia (ie exotic or introduced) are all unprotected. eg Feral Goat, Pig, Camel, Deer, Rabbit, Red Fox, Common Starling, Domestic Pigeon, European Blackbird, Spotted Turtle-Dove (Laceneck Dove).

 

 

Zebra Finch Poephila guttata Little Corella Cacatua sanguinea

 

Red Wattlebird Anthochaera chrysoptera Australian Raven Corvus coronoides

 

Galah Cacatua roseicapilla Australian Crow Corvus orru cecilae

 

Little Raven Corvus mellori Wild dog* (Dingo) Canis familiaris

 

Little Crow Corvus bennetti Grey-backed Silvereye Zosterops lateralis halmaturina

 

Budgerigar Melopsittacus undulatus

 

*Animal and Plant Control Permit required.