What are documents of ownership for a parrot?

Answer 1

Many government agencies require permits to import/export, transport or keep a bird. Getting a permit involves being able to uniquely identify a bird. Currently leg bands are the accepted method. However, chips are slowly gaining in acceptance.

Sometimes a leg band is removed for health reasons or because an owner fears possible injury to the bird. Veterinarians often supply certificates verifying leg band removal. If the certificate is coupled with a chip ID, this provides a continuing identification of the bird, both for legal and resale purposes.

Furthermore, A chip will help in retrieving a lost or stolen bird, if found by others. Further, since a chip is permanent, it can act as a deterrent to potential thieves.

Answer 2

Unless you are shipping the bird overseas, or it is a wild bird, there aren't any. The only documentation needed on a parrot is a health certificate, with the place of origin and the vet assesment.

Answer 3

You cannot ship birds into the US. I've never heard of ownership papers, just vet check certificates that say that the bird was healthy at the time of the visit.