Listed below are some of the more commonly traded species together
with their licensing requirements.
NOTE: This is not a complete list -
Please refer to CITES Apx 1;11 & 111; EC Regs 338/97; Habitats Reg; WCA Schedule 5; MBTA; among other regulations.
This list is constantly being updated due to movements of species/Regulations - always check and double check.
All CITES listed species will require Export permits from the EU and Import permits into the EU. Those listed Apx 1 will also need Import permits into non European countries.
EXAMPLE: BULLFINCH: Follow the row across and you will see that the species is N/L(Not listed)-under EC Regs 338/97, therefore NO licence is required in regard to that regulation; the species is N/L(Not listed)-under WCA Schedule 5 therefore NO licence is required under that Act, and the species is N/L = (Not Listed) CITES - therefore no Import/Export licence is required when dealing outside of the E.U.
EXAMPLE: BARN OWL: Follow the row across and you will see that the species requires an Article 10 Licence (if the specimen originates after 1947); it is N/L (Not listed) under WCA Schedule 5, therefore no licence is required under that Act and the species is listed CITES Appendix 11 (2) therefore will require Import/Export Licenses when dealing outside of the E.U.
Remember all sales of UK/European Birds are covered by the automatic WCA General Licence (other than some Game species)
*1 = Pre 1947 unaltered specimens are exempt from licensing
*2 = WCA Schedule 5 requires a licence even for antiques.
*3 = The Convention on Int'l Trade in Endangered Species of fauna & flora
N/L = Not listed
| Species Common name | Species Scientific name | EC Regs 338/97 - Annex "A" (Article 10) post 1947 | WCA Schedule 5 |
CITES Apx. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *1 | *2 | *3 | ||
| Bullfinch | Pyrrhula pyrrhula | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| Crow - Carrion/Hooded | Covus corone | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| Gull - Black Headed | Larus ridibundus | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| Jay | Garrulus glandarius | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| Kingfisher | Alceda atthis | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| Magpie | Pica pica | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| Raven | Corvus corax | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| Rook | Corvus fring | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| Swift | Apus apus | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| Wagtail-White/Grey/Yellow | Mot. alba/cinerea/flava | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| Wren | Troglodytes troglodytes | N/L | N/L | N/L |
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Notes.
N/L = Not listed
| Species Common name | Species Scientific name | EC Regs 338/97 - Annex "A" (Article 10) post 1947 | WCA (Schedule 5) No age limit |
CITES Apx. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barn Owl | Tyto alba | YES | N/L | 11 |
| Euro Eagle Owl | Bubo bubo | YES | N/L | 11 |
| Little Owl | Athene noctua | YES | N/L | 11 |
| Long Eared Owl | Asio otus | YES | N/L | 11 |
| Short Eared Owl | Asio flammeus | YES | N/L | 11 |
| Snowy Owl | Nyctea scandiaca | YES | N/L | 11 |
| Tawny Owl | Strix aluco | YES | N/L | 11 |
| Hobby | Falco subbuteo | YES | N/L | 11 |
| Kestrel | Falco tinnunculus | YES | N/L | 11 |
| Merlin | Falco columbarius | YES | N/L | 11 |
| Peregrine | Falco peregrinus | YES | N/L | 1 |
| Eagle - Golden | Aquila chrysaetos | YES | N/L | 11 |
| Buzzard (Common) | Buteo buteo | YES | N/L | 11 |
| Goshawk (Northern) | Accipiter gentilis | YES | N/L | 11 |
| Harrier - Hen | Circus cyaneus | YES | N/L | 11 |
| Kite - Red | Milvus milvus | YES | N/L | 11 |
| Sparrow Hawk | Accipiter nisus | YES | N/L | 11 |
Notes
N/L = Not listed
TBU = To be updated
Under The Game Act 1831, you are only allowed to sell those species listed during the open season (or for a period of 10 days after the end of that season)
| Species Common name | Species Scientific name | EC Regs 338/97 Article 10 post 1947 | Game Act 1831 | CITES Apx. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappercaille | Tetrao urogallus | N/L | TBU | N/L |
| Red Grouse | Lagopus lagopus | N/L | YES | N/L |
| Partridge Eng & French | Perdix perdix & Alectoris rufa | N/L | YES | N/L |
| Pheasant | Phasianus colchicus | N/L | TBU | N/L |
| Snipe - Common | Gallinago gallinago | N/L | TBU | N/L |
| Woodcock | Scolopax rusticola | N/L | TBU | N/L |
| Mallard | Anas platyryhynchos | N/L | YES | N/L |
| Pochard | Aythya ferina | N/L | YES | N/L |
| Teal (Green winged) | Anas crecca | N/L | YES | 111 |
| Tufted Duck | Aythya fuligula | N/L | YES | N/L |
| Widgeon | Anas penelope | N/L | YES | 111 |
| If YES, a Game dealers licence is required and sales are limited to the open season and ten days after. | N/L = Not listed |
Notes
ssp = some sub species listed** Certain ssp are listed Annex "A" and/or CITES Apx 1 & 11
In the case of Brown Bear, the american population is not listed Annex "A" - however the European population is - check the origin prior to sale
In the case of Caracal, the Asian population requires an Article 10 licence, whereas the African population does not. Check the origin prior to sale.
In the case of Puma, most subspecies do not require an Article 10, however 3 subspecies do. - Check the origin prior to sale.
In the case of Wolf, it is best to treat all populations as listed Annex "A" - however some European populations (those of Spain north of the Duero & Greece north of the 39th parallel) are listed Annex "B" and will not require a licence to sell within the E.U. - Check the origin prior to sale
| Species Common name | Species Scientific name | EC Regs 338/97 (Article 10) Post 1947 | WCA Schedule 5 No Age limit |
CITES Apx. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear (American Black) | Ursus americanus | N/L | N/L | 11 |
| Bear (Asiatic Black) | Ursus thibetanus | YES | N/L | 1 |
| Bear (American Brown) (Eurasian population subject to EC Regs Article 10) | Ursus arctos | N/L** | N/L | 11 |
| Bear (Polar) | Ursus maritimus | N/L | N/L | 11 |
|
Caracal- African population* (Asian population subject to EC Regs Article 10) |
Caracal caracal ** | YES (Asian population) N/L (African population) |
N/L | 1 & 11 |
| African Lion | Panthera leo | N/L | N/L | 11 |
| Leopard | Panthera pardus | YES | N/L | 1 |
| Leopard - Snow | Uncia uncia | YES | N/L | 1 |
| Nth Amer Lynx | Lynx | N/L | N/L | 11 |
| Puma ** | Puma concolor ** | N/L ** | N/L | 1 & 11 |
| Scottish Wild Cat | Felis sylvestris | YES | YES | 11 |
| Tiger | Panthera tigris | YES | N/L | 1 |
| Coyote | Canis latrans | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| Wolf - Grey (Nth Amer) (Some European populations subject to EC Regs Article 10) | Canis lupus | YES** | N/L | 11 |
| Zebra - Plains * (Species E.Zebra zebra & E. grevyi subject to EC Regs Article 10) | Equus burchelli | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| Badger | Meles meles | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| Bats (all UK listed) | N/L | YES | N/L | |
| Fox - Red | Vulpes vulpes | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| Hedgehog | N/L | N/L | N/L | |
| Otter | Lutra lutra | YES | YES | 1 |
| Pine Marten | Martes martes | N/L | YES | N/L |
| Grey Squirrel | Scirius carolineus | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| Red Squirrel | Scirius vulgaris | N/L | YES | N/L |
| Stoat | Mustela erminea | N/L | N/L | N/L |
| Weasel | Mustela nivalis | N/L | N/L | N/L |