Bird Leg Band Registry

Leg bands are often applied by the breeder to help identify and keep track of their birds.

Bird leg band registry. If you have found or harvested a banded bird please report it at wwwreportbandgov. If you find a dead bird with such a band record the band number the species if known date locality and cause of death if known. Use closed bird bands on birds that are still in the nest around 9 days old while their foot is still small enough to fit through the bird band.

If you have already reported your federal band or color marker and want another copy of your Certificate of Appreciation click here. Parrot size coded bands are available in aluminum or steel with a minimum order of 5 bands. The Bird Banding Laboratory controls and issues all federal bands and banding permits under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

All codes must be approved by the Ring Registrar as the AACC carries over 400 codes and each one must be individual. Your contact information will be requested in case there are any questions. While you are birdwatching you may see a bird that has a metal band a coloured plastic band or a small flag on its leg.

If you would like to donate to help maintain our Leg Band Registry you can do so on the donate button. Metal leg bands are usually found on terrestrial birds while plastic leg bands and collars are usually found on waterfowl and shorebirds. COM Confederation Ornithologique Mondiale The six yearly ring cycle of Pantone Colours the national colours set by COM are as follows.

Registration of each code must be paid yearly 5. Previously many people have freely removed leg bands. When a parrot is banded by a breeder or agency the band bears a code for the organization with which he is registered.

Hold the birds leg. The Registry is not for lost and found birds nor do we aid in help of lost and found birds. Information gained from sightings or.