What is required to bring my birds into Washington?
“Pet Birds” or “Birds” means species of aves (psittacines) other than poultry, which are generally kept for pleasure. “Poultry” includes chickens, ducks, turkey, pigeons, guinea fowl, geese, pea fowl, and pheasants. All psittacine birds must have a health certificate within 30 days of shipment and you must verify that to your knowledge, the birds listed are not infected with Exotic Newcastle Disease or Psittacosis and have not been exposed to birds known to be infected with Exotic Newcastle Disease or Psittacosis within the past thirty days. The following birds have been associated with introductions of Exotic Newcastle Disease and must be identified with a numbered leg band or other approved method of identification while in transit or while offered for sale. Bands may be removed by the end purchaser or for medical reasons.
