Found a bird that may be someone's pet?

Australia; local services and arrangements vary

For a bird you think may be a pet. If you are unsure, ask a vet or wildlife service to help identify it. Sick or dead wild birds need current official disease advice instead.

If the bird is injured, unwell, or has been caught by a cat or dog, contact a vet now. Do not wait to find its owner. If you are unsure about its condition, ask for urgent advice.

Do not attempt an unsafe capture. Tell the vet if the bird is not contained and ask how to proceed.

Little Beaks is closed to all intakes, including emergencies. Contact an appropriate service directly.

Contact nearby vets and check existing lost-and-found bird listings and local groups.

If the bird is already contained, keep it separate from your own birds and ask a vet about safe temporary care.

Record when and where you found it. Keep some identifying details private so a claimant can provide earlier photographs or other evidence. Avoid publishing your home address.

If you cannot continue caring for the bird, tell the vet or relevant local animal service that you need another arrangement. Call before travelling to check they can receive it.

Parrot Alert lost-and-found listings: https://www.parrotalert.com/

Full found-bird guide, including wildlife and urgent contacts: https://little-beaks-lived-in.onrender.com/find-help/found-a-bird

Guidance 1.0.0. Sources checked 2026-10-05. Human veterinary review pending. Review due 2026-11-05.

RSPCA: identifying your bird: https://kb.rspca.org.au/categories/companion-animals/other-pets/birds/how-do-i-know-if-this-is-my-bird

RSPCA: introducing birds: https://kb.rspca.org.au/categories/companion-animals/other-pets/birds/how-do-i-socialise-my-new-bird-with-other-birds

Wildcare Australia: birds: https://www.wildcare.org.au/species-information/birds/