Licensing Your Eclectus

Eclectus Parrots require a licence in Western Australia. There are some who confused because the application is not specific in the which sub species requires licensing or the paper does not contain their binominal or scientific name so you may only need a licence for the Australian Eclectus (macgillivrayi). The Advance Aviculture licence in Western Australia if for ALL sub species of Eclectus Parrots. The licence only costs $20 per year.

There is also some confusion as to why binominal or scientific names are not used on the application as they are on applications in other states. The application is most likely catering for the humble everyday human being that is more familiar with a bird species ‘common’ names than their scientific names. No matter what sub species you have, you need to licence the bird in Western Australia.

You may also have other parrot species that need to be declared and/or licensed. Certain species of parrots require declaring but may not need a licence. You can check on these forms.

You can download and print these licences and declarations from here.

                     *List of Birds to Declare (PDF)

                     *Declare Birds Application (PDF)

                     *Avicultural Application (PDF) (required for all Eclectus Parrots kept in WA)

This website has been created for Eclectus Parrots and their care givers and Eclectus lovers to learn as much as you can about Eclectus Parrots. The information is kept up to date and ranges from the basics of information on behaviours, moulting, general caring for Eclectus to more detailed information on Eclectus dieting and healthy living. There is also an Eclectus Forum for enthusiasts to go and discuss information, offer advice and ask questions. The forum is for all of us to gain knowledge we need and want to know as well having some fun while learning!