Aussie Finch Forum

Hi

New to keeping finches. Just wondering if anyone can tell me if i need a license to keep Blue Faced Parrot finches, Ruddies and Cordon's in Queensland.

I rang the department today and did not get much out of them. They sent a list which had some birds list as Exempt ,controlled, restricted etc. But not all birds are listed.

I thought this would have been quite simple to find details about.

Regards

Brad

Hi Brad, i'm not sure about BF but i am pretty sure they off licence in all other States. It was proven that the BF in our aviaries originated from New Guinea or other Islands so not a native specie.
The others you have are foreign species and no licence is required but check to see what native species require a licence in your State.
Imo, get a basic licence now just in case the "bug" really bites you and you see something native that requires a licence that you would like to keep and breed down the track.
If you are able, join the Qld Finch Society. Craig

Queensland Recreational Wildlife Licence
Nature Conservation (Wildlife Management) Regulation 2006

Thanks for the replies