Bird Flu - Avian Influenza

Due to the Wild Bird Conservation Act which was passed in 1992, the United States DOES NOT IMPORT exotic or pet-type birds except under very limited conditions. 

ANY birds that are imported are held in USDA quarantine facilities and are tested for both Avian Influenza and Exotic Newcastle Disease prior to their release. Furthermore, there have been NO confirmed cases of any H5N1 ("bird flu") Avian Influenza in the United States. USDA has been monitoring and responding to this situation since its development in 1997. 

It is strongly advised that interested parties, including aviculturists, keep themselves informed by monitoring the USDA Animal & Plant Inspection Service's web-site for the most current and accurate situation:

www.usda.gov/birdflu