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
A permit is required to keep birds categorised as restricted keeping under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act. For applications, refer to Wildlife Licensing on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions website (dbca.wa.gov.au).
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