I recently returned from Valencia. I spoke with animal clinics and rescues near me - they had no further information but assumed that companion parrots would be grandfathered-in. I did contact the Spanish Embassy and haven't heard back regarding a specific list of bird breeds, if any*.
Attached is the Health Certificate used to transfer pet birds to Spain in both Spanish and English link: https://www.mapa.gob.es/es/ganaderia/temas/comercio-exterior-ganadero/certificado_sanitario_introduccion_espana_aves_compania_tcm30-380422.pdf
Please contact Animal Control for further information.
Below is a recent media article found in Las Provincas: (translated by Google)
Animal Welfare Act: Bird species banned in homes and the existing legal loophole "The new regulations will enter into force in just a few weeks and introduce new developments in the possession of birds at home"D. Merino
Thursday, 7 September 2023, 18:51 Updated 20:08h.
One of the laws that has caused the most in recent months is the Animal Welfare Act, a regulation that will enter into force on September 29 and that has in jeopardize much of the population, among other things, because of the possible consequences it can have on all those who have domestic animals in their homes or want to have one in the near future. It is not for the least in the face of the possible tsunami that the measure may have in the possession of pets, the rules for their care and civil liability insurance for which some data are still unknown.
Among the many novelties that the new law introduces, one of the most conflicting points is having to notify the pets that are owned and identify the pet so that the competent authorities can have a record of all of them in what has been called 'positive list'. Something that, depending on the animal you have, can significantly affect the owner and carry large fines.
Within a specific area of society, specifically those who have birds, depending on the species that has a certain doubt can arise about the legal possession and maintenance of it. Among the novelties introduced by law, the prohibition of the capture, possession, breeding and trade of wild birds is included, unless they are species authorized by the autonomous or state regulations.
This prohibition also affects birds living in freedom in the natural environment, such as jilgueros, verderones, grills or finches, among others. The aim is to avoid the plundering and predation of wildlife, as well as the health and environmental risk of its introduction in the domestic sphere.
However, the law does not prohibit the possession of domestic or exotic birds that have been raised in captivity and have documents proving their legal origin. These birds should be identified by ring or microchip and recorded in the corresponding municipal census. Among the most common species* that can be held as pets are the parakeets, canaries, lovebirds, parrots or cockatoos.
However, in the event of a prohibited animal, the relevant environmental authority of the Autonomous Community shall be informed in order to inform its species and that it can maintain the status of pet.
Finally, the regulations establish some minimum welfare conditions for domestic or exotic birds at home, such as having a space appropriate to their size and needs, providing them with a balanced diet, maintaining adequate habitat and animal hygiene, avoiding stress situations and providing the animal with adequate veterinary care."
I hope this helps.
Julie
**For those interested in joining a Spanish Parrot Club, please let me know.