All landholders and land managers have the responsibility under both the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 and the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 to manage declared pests on land under their management to mitigate their impacts. This can be achieved whilst providing for the conservation of native bird biodiversity.
In Western Australia, numerous exotic birds may be kept under strict conditions with a permit or licence. These birds sometimes escape aviaries or arrive undetected in freight and cargo from the Eastern States or overseas and become pests.
NEW: Pest parrots and cockatoos in Western Australia
New reports detail community views, with additional guidelines providing practical support to pest parrot and cockatoo management in WA.
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Pest Parrot and Cockatoo Management Reportpdf (1.51 MB)
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Guidelines for the Management of Pest Parrots and Cockatoos in Western Australiapdf (1.74 MB)
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Pest Parrot and Cockatoo Consultation Reportpdf (349 KB)
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Alexandrine parakeet
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Barbary dove
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Blackbird
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California quail
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Canada goose
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Common myna
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Common starling
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House crow
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Indian ringneck
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Rainbow lorikeet
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Red whiskered bulbul
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Sparrow
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Sulphur-crested cockatoo
Keeping and importing exotic restricted birds
Bird keeping in Western Australia is regulated to protect our native birds, prevent the spread of disease and prevent damage to the environment and agricultural crops.
The department is responsible under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 (BAM Act) and Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Regulations 2013, for the regulation and management of keeping restricted birds in WA. See Invasive species permits, applications and fees for forms and additional information.
Import permits
Most declared animals require an import permit to enter Western Australia, and a permit to keep the animal. Import application form can be downloaded from the Biosecurity forms webpage.
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View guidelines to importing and keeping regulated animals in Western Australia