licence for birds (Eclectus parrot)

[sarahb]

i am looking to purchase a breeding pair of ecky parrots and i was told i will need a licence or permit for them im in SE QLD and was told i can find the form i need online since i know allot of people on here own other birds apart from ringys i thought someone might have a link for the form i need.

thanks

[Shane7285]

Hi Sarah

I just did a google search and came up with this. I searched for licence application form parrots. It is a recreational wildlife licence, and specifically states Eclectus on the form.

http://www.google.com.au/#hl=en&source= ... 9df6a926f3

Regards

Shane

[sarahb]

thanks Shane will check it out now


cheers

Sarah

[ellieelectrons]

Yes, I believe that all Australian native parrots require permits... The eclectus are among my favourites... I got to nurse some baby females once and they were so cute and lovely!

Ellie.

[pinkdevil]

In NSW, a license is not needed for the Solomon Island Eclectus but in Qld I think a license is required for all breeds of Eccies. I know of someone in Qld who keeps Eccies and holds a license.

[ellieelectrons]

I didn't realise these were state-based laws. Interesting! I thought the eclectus was an Australian bird. Are you saying it's from the Solomon Islands? I'm learning so much from this forum!

Ellie

[pinkdevil]

There are a few sub species of Eclectus parrots in Australia.
They are found in a small pocket of Australia in far North Qld, New Guinea, Solomon Islands and a few other areas. Eccies share the same area as Green Tree Pythons, (only know that as my partner keeps reptiles ).
It is thought when New Guinea and Australia (were joined), broke away, a small pocket of Eccies remained in Australia while the rest stayed with New Guinea.
Sub species include Red Sided, Sumba Island, Solomon Island, Vosmaer and Australian Eclectus.

Here is a link to a bit of info on the species.

[sarahb]

Thanks for all the responses yes i have been doing a heap of reading on them to and the differant subspecies its all quiet interesting i cant wait to get my pair soon as i sort out the licence and that they really are quiet pretty birds. I think im turning into a bird addict lol started of with 1 ringneck now in a matter of about 2 months ive got 5 ringnecks, 1 quaker (which Ive just sent a dna test away for so i can get it a mate) 1 sun conure, 3 budgies and a pair of eccy's on there way shortly! not to mention im hoping to have some ringy baby's born soon i have 3 eggs and they are due to hatch on the 15th of this month so excited about everything

[sarahb]

Well i am officially licensed got my permit this morning so excited my eccky pair come on Tuesday all the way from Sydney have to pick them up at the airport cant wait ! They just sold there last clutch of baby's and apparently are ready to breed again so i will have little eccky baby's running around in no time

[ellieelectrons]

Wow! Congratulations! I'm so jealous! Not really, very happy for you. Best wishes. Good luck with breeding them! Will they be tame?

Ellie.

[sarahb]

Im not sure if they are tame or not guess i will see when they get here im hoping they are that would be great that way i can interact with them and get to know them better and will make things alot easier come breeding time i just found out today that they are the Australian subspecies i was hoping they would be as they are the largest i will make sure i post pictures when they arrive on tuesday. I cant wait till next week new babys hopefully and new eckkys and should get my dna results back its going to be a big week for me and i just cant wait