Tbe Golden Conure is a CITES 1 and a ESA (U.S. endangered species) bird. It is often referred to as the Queen of Bavaria Conure. Please go to the web site  fws.org to PERMITS or call Management Authority for accurate, up to date information. Unlike many endangered parrots, Golden Conures are protected by both CITES ( Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) and the .S. Endangered Species Act.  CITES permit are required only for import to or export from the U.S. An Interstate Commerce Permit (one time only) or a Captive Bred Wildlife (CBW) Registration is required by both parties (shipper and receiver) to move Golden's across state lines if compensation is involved. The permit is required even if the buyer picks up the birds in person. No *FEDERAL PERMIT)  permit is required if both parties live in the same state. Permits are issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,  Office of Management Authority in Arlington, Virginia.  Detailed information and permit applications may be requested by phone [(800) 358-2104].  The fee is $200  for the CBW Registration, which will generally be issued for a 10 year period WITH RENEWAL  IN FIVE YEARS.  A report each year is required.  detailed information is requested on expertise and experience with related species, knowledge, planning, and available resources may compensate for a lack of experience with species.  You must submit a valued purpose, such as long term captive propagation, and the knowledge and ability to provide for the needs of this species within  ENHANCEMENT ACT.   Although the permit requirements for Golden Conures are time consuming, the time taken is insignificant in contrast to the rewards of keeping and propagating this wonder awe parrot specie. Particularly attention must be given to the ENHANCEMENT ACT regarding requirements your application  for CBW permit. References Glen Reynolds, World Parrot Trust www.goldenconure.com For haw, ].M. 1989, Parrots of the World 3rd (revised) edn., Willoughby, N.S.W., Australia: Lansdown Editions. Low, R. 1984 Endangered Parrots, Poole, Dorset, U.K.: Blandford Pre. s. Silva, T. 1989, A Monograph of Endangered Parrots, Pickering Ontario, Canada: ilvio Mattacchione & Co. Lieberman, A.A., 1993, Golden Conure International Studbook 3rd edn., San Diego Zoo. USFWS MANAGEMENT AUTHRITY permits CBW * ICS WWW.fws.gov