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African Grey Parrot Trade: No Forest Records in India

24 November 20251 min read
ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGYAfrican GreyParrot Trade: NoForest Records inIndia24 November 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

An RTI inquiry by The Hindu found forest departments have nothing on record about African grey parrot trade, though the birds are common in pet markets.

Key facts

  • African grey parrot (Psittacus erithacus): Endangered per IUCN.
  • In CITES Appendix I, the strictest trade category.
  • Threats: international pet trade and habitat loss.

Legal breeding in India needs

RequirementDetail
LicenceBreeders of Species Licence Rules, 2023
PermitsCITES import permit; DGFT import licence number
ClearanceNOC from the Chief Wildlife Warden at import

Test yourself

1. The African grey parrot is listed in which CITES appendix?

It is in CITES Appendix I, with the strictest trade controls.

2. What is the IUCN status of the African grey parrot?

The species is classed as Endangered by IUCN.

3. Who must issue the No-Objection Certificate at import for legally breeding African grey parrots in India?

The Chief Wildlife Warden issues the NOC at the time of import.

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