Laura Bies Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 This news and analysis are provided by the Ornithological Council, a consortium supported by ornithological societies. Join or renew your membership in your ornithological society if you value the services these societies provide to you, including OrnithologyExchange and the Ornithological Council. Cuba has requested the inclusion of the Cuban Grassquit (Tiaris canorus) and the Cuban bullfinch (Melopyrrha nigra) in Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The species covered by CITES are listed in three different Appendices, according to the degree of protection they need. Appendix III is for the least imperiled species under CITES, and contains species that are protected in at least one country, which has asked other CITES Parties for assistance in controlling the trade. The import of an Appendix III species directly from the listing country requires a CITES Appendix III export permit issued by that country. The import of an Appendix III species directly from a non-listing country requires a CITES Certificate of Origin issued by the country of export. Learn more about import permit requirements in the Ornithological Council’s Guide to the Processes and Procedures for Importing Bird Products into the United State for Scientific Research and Display. Read the CITES Notification to the Parties here. Read USFWS’ guidance regarding permitting requirements for CITES Appendix III species here. About the Ornithological Council The Ornithological Council is a consortium of scientific societies of ornithologists; these societies span the Western Hemisphere and the research conducted by their members spans the globe. Their cumulative expertise comprises the knowledge that is fundamental and essential to science-based bird conservation and management. The Ornithological Council is financially supported by our member societies and the individual ornithologists who value our work. If the OC’s resources are valuable to you, please consider joining one of our member societies or donating directly at Birdnet.org. Thank you for your support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Eitniear Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Cuban Grassquit is also found on the island of New Providence, in the Bahamas, where it was introduced in the early 1960s and on which the species is currently considered fairly common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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