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Why does my African Grey parrot wear a numbered closed ring?
Why does my African Grey parrot wear a numbered closed ring?
The numbering on the band identifies it individually and the fact that the band is closed guarantees that the animal was born in captivity. In African Grey parrots, the closed ring can only be fitted to the animal’s leg when it is less than 20 days old. After this age, the animal’s foot has grown so much that it is no longer possible to fit it. This individual identification is the one that, once the baby is banded, is reported to the CITES Management Authority. Once the animal is registered, the CITES Management Authority will generate the corresponding individual CITES certificate that must accompany the animal throughout its life.
The numbering on the band identifies it individually and the fact that the band is closed guarantees that the animal was born in captivity. In African Grey parrots, the closed ring can only be fitted to the animal’s leg when it is less than 20 days old. After this age, the animal’s foot has grown so much that it is no longer possible to fit it. This individual identification is the one that, once the baby is banded, is reported to the CITES Management Authority. Once the animal is registered, the CITES Management Authority will generate the corresponding individual CITES certificate that must accompany the animal throughout its life.
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