SESKStuff Everyone Should Know
SESK: Stuff Everyone Should Know · sesk.info/bird-cites-what

What is CITES?

A global treaty on trade in wild animals and plants.

Start playing free

  1. A global treaty on wild animal and plant trade ✔
  2. A US law covering native migratory birds
  3. A veterinary standard for captive birds

Why: FWS says CITES is a global treaty to make sure international trade in wild plants and animals is legal, traceable and sustainable. Many parrots are listed.

Huh, didn't know that: FWS says CITES has 185 Parties, including 184 countries and the European Union.

The dad joke
What kind of bird can write? A pen-guin.
Like this card?
Play the game

References

Answer: A global treaty on wild animal and plant trade. FWS says CITES is a global treaty to make sure international trade in wild plants and animals is legal, traceable and sustainable. Many parrots are listed.

  1. US Fish and Wildlife Service: CITES www.fws.gov/international-affairs/cites
    a global treaty to ensure international trade in wild plants and animals is legal, traceable, and biologically sustainable
    Checked 2026-10-11.

Think this answer is wrong? Tap "Challenge this answer" on the card in the game and tell us why.

Test yourself in the game

BirdsA bird species on CITES Appendix I is what?BirdsIn 2016, African grey parrots got what new protection?BirdsAbout how long does a pet budgie (parakeet) usually live?

That's stuff everyone should know.