Taking feathers & plumage out of Australia
Feather export from Australia depends on the species — most wild-bird feathers are protected under CITES or national bird laws; farmed and craft feathers move freely.
Details
Feathers of CITES-listed birds (all raptors, parrots, birds-of-paradise, and many others) require CITES export documentation from Australia, and many countries additionally protect all native wild birds — in the US, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act makes possessing most wild-bird feathers unlawful regardless of how they were obtained. Farmed poultry, ostrich, and peacock feathers sold as craft materials move freely at personal quantities. Destination biosecurity rules may require declaration of any feather material on arrival.
Quantity limits
Farmed/craft feathers personal quantities; protected-species feathers prohibited without permits
Documentation required
- CITES documentation for listed species
- Purchase receipt showing farmed origin
The other direction
Bringing feathers & plumage into Australia(prohibited)