What to Check Before International Travel With a Bird

International travel can be genuinely difficult for birds. The paperwork matters, but so does the basic question of whether the trip is realistic and fair on the bird.

Before you commit

  • Check destination rules and import requirements early
  • Confirm species restrictions and paperwork needs
  • Talk to an avian vet about health, stress, and travel suitability
  • Ask whether quarantine or long transit times make the trip too hard on the bird
Important: some trips are technically possible but still poor welfare choices.