Bird leg bands

[Ronstar]

Does anyone have a good source to look up/research bird bands? I’ve found several over the years but one I got earlier this years is all metal rather than the hard plastic style. One small number on it is 72 which if is the year would be my oldest band.

 

[thepest]

It's a full time job Knowing how these bands work.... The us gov issues bands for wild bird migratory research... But states issue them as well... a pheasant or wild turkey farmer would have to band his birds via the state for release... domesticated caged birds... pigeons and parrots.... have yet another type of band.... And Then...There's Canada....and their bands... co mingled with usa birds and bands... ... I found a couple of links that kind of explain how to decode a band... but I personally wouldn't sign up for anything... I don't think this helps at all... sorry

The AACC Homepage

Bird Leg Band Decoder

Bird leg band codes tell a lot about the parrots wearing them.

be.chewy.com

How to Read a Bird Band— A Handy Guide

This guide will help you how to read a bird band discuss its origin and the advantages and disadvantages of using bird bands.

www.thehappychickencoop.com

 

[Ronstar]

Thanks! Ya it looks a bit confusing but I still think this one is older as all metal. Just curious if a local bird or a foreign spy, lol.

 

[thepest]

Thanks! Ya it looks a bit confusing but I still think this one is older as all metal. Just curious if a local bird or a foreign spy, lol.

 

[Ronstar]

Early Chinese balloon pigeon??? Lol

 

[jim tn]

Govt bird bands reporting. Google that!

I have found 3 metal bands over the years and was able to get where the bird was banded, type of bird and date banded and a certificate with all the information on it. HH jim tn

 

[Ronstar]

Curiosity is just great enough to follow this through……

 

[Always..Lookin]

They get BIG too.

 

[Always..Lookin]

Biggest and smallest,I called the 800# but said could not complete the dial,next I'll write them,there is an address on it too.