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Buffon Macaw

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Hello! I am curious about adding a Buffon macaw to my flock. I know right now these are highly regulated, but I was curious if there are any legally registered breeders in the US that are still selling these as pets that anyone knows of? I know there are permits that must be obtained on my end as well, but any info or advice anyone has is appreciated.
 

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Hi! Buffon Macaws are great birds! They're big ole sweeties!

However we don't see too many of them in the US nowadays. They are ESA listed just like Military Macaws are, meaning that interstate commerce with them is heavily restricted. Generally they cannot be sold across state lines unless you have several national and state-specific permits which is a total headache that takes months to do. I'm really only familiar with the breeder side of obtaining permits, though know that a majority of breeders will not even touch the process needed to do this unless you're running a breeding program- where even so, some still won't touch it.

Your best bet is trying to find in-state breeders or pets, where knowing your location would be helpful! There are a couple breeders scattered throughout the US. You may have luck checking sites like Hookbillsforsale, Birdbreeders, Birdsnow, and The Avian Exchange for postings. Whether the sellers you find will abide by ESA laws or not is beyond my business! Though many reputable breeders sell on these sites too!
 

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They are phenomenal birds. Unfortunately, they are almost impossible to find. The last time I saw an announcement of one being hatched was from Tony Silva in Miami, and that was maybe 3 years ago now. There are no restrictions on owning one in the United States, and you don't need a permit. Shipping restrictions make it difficult to obtain one unless you have a local breeder or are willing to drive to pick it up.
 

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They are phenomenal birds. Unfortunately, they are almost impossible to find. The last time I saw an announcement of one being hatched was from Tony Silva in Miami, and that was maybe 3 years ago now. There are no restrictions on owning one in the United States, and you don't need a permit. Shipping restrictions make it difficult to obtain one unless you have a local breeder or are willing to drive to pick it up.
They are an ESA species so even if you are willing to drive, it can only be within the borders of your state of residence.
 

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They are an ESA species so even if you are willing to drive, it can only be within the borders of your state of residence.

It's a bit of splitting hairs when it comes to the ESA and the Lacey Act. You are legally permitted to drive a personal pet across state lines; however, when it comes to the Buffons/Military, Blue Throated & Scarlet macaws, you'd better be able to prove that it's a pet.
 

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It's a bit of splitting hairs when it comes to the ESA and the Lacey Act. You are legally permitted to drive a personal pet across state lines; however, when it comes to the Buffons/Military, Blue Throated & Scarlet macaws, you'd better be able to prove that it's a pet.
I understand the difference between the two laws. The ESA expressly states in section 9 that "it is unlawful for any person subject to the jurisdiction of the United States to ... deliver, receive, carry, transport, or ship in interstate or foreign commerce, by any means whatsoever and in the course of a commercial activity, any such species". This is why breeders and stores can not sell ESA listed species to those who's state of primary residence is different than their own. It was due to this provision that the AFA fought, and won, to have the golden conure granted an exception.
 
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