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A pet is a privately-owned companion animal not intended for research or resale and includes the following animal groups only:
Multiple agencies, including USDA APHIS and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), may be involved in pet bird travel. It is critical that your pet bird meets ALL applicable requirements before travel.
Depending on the type of bird you have, APHIS regulations may vary. Due to the possibility of carrying or transmitting certain diseases to the U.S. poultry industry, some pet birds are regulated as poultry and must meet different requirements.
Birds regulated as poultry include:
www.aphis.usda.gov
- Dogs
- Cats
- Ferrets
- Rabbits
- Rodents
- Hedgehog/Tenrecs
- Reptiles
- Amphibians
- Pet Birds
Multiple agencies, including USDA APHIS and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), may be involved in pet bird travel. It is critical that your pet bird meets ALL applicable requirements before travel.
Depending on the type of bird you have, APHIS regulations may vary. Due to the possibility of carrying or transmitting certain diseases to the U.S. poultry industry, some pet birds are regulated as poultry and must meet different requirements.
Birds regulated as poultry include:
- chickens
- doves
- ducks
- geese
- grouse
- guinea fowl
- partridges
- pea fowl
- pheasants
- pigeons
- quail
- swans
- turkeys
USDA APHIS | Definition of a Pet
www.aphis.usda.gov
