Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. mybirdID.com is designed with strong security and privacy protections. Your bird's identification records and personal information are stored securely and are only accessible through your account. Sensitive owner details are never publicly displayed. For more information see our Privacy Policy.

Registering your bird creates a secure digital record of ownership and identification. This keeps all the details in one place for easy reference and helps protect you if your bird is lost or stolen. Your registration can include:

• Leg ring numbers
• Microchip numbers
• CITES documentation
• Insurance details
• Ownership records
• ID photos

Having everything in one place makes managing your bird's records simple and reliable.

mybirdID.com is useful for:

• Pet bird owners
• Breeders
• Aviaries
• Bird rescue organisations
• Exotic bird keepers
• Anyone who wants a secure and organised record of their bird's identification and documentation

Yes. The Flock plan allows you to register as many birds as you like under one account, making it ideal for owners with several birds or an aviary. The free plan covers your first bird.

Yes. With a Flock account you can log in at any time to update microchip numbers, ring details, insurance information, ownership records, and photos. The free plan allows you to register one bird but records cannot be edited after initial registration.

mybirdID.com offers two plans:

• Free - register your first bird at no cost.
• Flock - £9.99/year, billed annually. Unlimited bird registrations, full record editing, and access to all features.

Create an account on mybirdID.com, add your bird, and enter the leg ring number along with any other identification details. Your records are stored securely and can be accessed or updated at any time.

A bird leg ring is a small identification band placed on a bird's leg. It can identify the bird, its breeder, and sometimes its year of birth. If your bird goes missing, the information on the ring can help confirm ownership when the bird is found.

Enclosed ID rings are fitted when a bird is very young, slipped over the foot above the ankle. Once a bird is mature these cannot be safely added. Split rings can be used for older birds, but they may pose a risk of injury if they catch on objects and are generally not recommended unless identification is necessary.

Yes. The microchip is about the size of a grain of rice, and many birds can be microchipped by an avian veterinarian for permanent identification. The procedure typically requires anaesthesia, so the potential benefits and risks should be carefully discussed with your vet beforehand.

Yes. A registered leg ring number can help to identify a bird's breeder or owner if it is properly recorded in a registry such as mybirdID.com. This is one of the key benefits of keeping your records up to date.

CITES documents regulate the trade of certain protected bird species to ensure wildlife protection and legal ownership. If your bird is on the CITES Appendix I register you need a CITES Article 10 certificate to import, export, or sell the bird. You can record your certificate number on mybirdID.com to keep it alongside your other records.

Ownership can be supported by records such as:

• Leg ring numbers
• Microchip registration
• Purchase documents
• CITES certificates
• Photographs
• Insurance details

Registering these details on mybirdID.com helps keep them organised and accessible.

Yes. Ownership records can be updated when a bird is sold or rehomed so that the new owner's details are on file.

Yes. Breeders can register birds and maintain identification records for their aviary, providing buyers with a documented history of the bird's identification.

Maintaining records helps track breeding lines, verify birds, and provide documentation to buyers. It also helps protect against disputes over ownership or origin.

Log into your mybirdID account, mark the bird as lost, and download a missing poster to share locally. If someone finds your bird and checks its leg ring or microchip, the registration can help confirm ownership and assist with reuniting you.

You should also contact:

• Local vets
• Animal shelters
• Bird rescues
• Local bird clubs
• Online lost and found groups

Registration significantly improves the chances of a safe return.

Check the bird for a leg ring or microchip and contact a vet, rescue organisation, or bird registry that may help identify the owner. You can also report the bird as found on mybirdID.com - if the bird's identifiers match a registered bird in our database, we will alert you to the potential match.