PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Stop illegal bird importation into the UK
We need to ensure that ANY parrot or bird in the UK is breed in the UK ONLY, by a registered breeder, and the ring numbers are recorded on a government database, along with certification of birth provided with the bird.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
Background
Wild-caught birds are often smuggled into the UK in appalling conditions — cramped, stressed and malnourished. Species such as African Grey Parrots, and many more are trafficked primarily for the exotic pet trade. The nesting season in the UK usually falls between March-May, therefore to keep up with demand, birds are being illegally imported.
This not only devastates wild populations but also threatens the ecological balance in regions already facing habitat loss and climate change.