Fish and Wildlife Seeks Comments on Exotic Bird Breeding Permits
Published Date: 7/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is asking the public to weigh in on new permit applications for breeding exotic wild birds under the Wild Bird Conservation Act. This means anyone interested in exotic bird programs can share their thoughts before August 10, 2026. These permits help protect wild birds while allowing some breeding activities, with no direct costs mentioned but a clear deadline to join the conversation.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
CB046: Import approval for multiple lorikeets and parrots
Applicant Vernon Padgett (Sandy Springs, GA) seeks renewal and amendment of Cooperative Breeding Program CB046 to import 20 male and 20 female each of multiple lorikeet and parrot species (listed in the notice) and to add 20 male and 20 female each of Pesquet's Parrot, Fairy Lorikeet, and Goldie's Lorikeet while removing 20 male and 20 female Black Lory and 20 male and 20 female Violet-necked Lory. Comments on this application are due by August 10, 2026.
CB045: Import approval for toucans and hornbills
Applicant Vernon Padgett (Sandy Springs, GA) seeks renewal and amendment of Cooperative Breeding Program CB045 to import multiple toucan and hornbill species, generally in groups of 20 male and 20 female (some hornbill species listed at 15 male and 15 female), and to add several hornbill species and remove certain aracari and toucanet entries; the amendment would also add a new program member. Comments on this application are due by August 10, 2026.
Public comment window for bird permits
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is asking the public to comment on Cooperative Breeding Program permit applications under the Wild Bird Conservation Act. You may submit comments through regulations.gov or mail, and comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 10, 2026.
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