One Type of Exotic Bird Prohibited as a Pet in Colorado

There's no doubt that Colorado pet lovers really love their pets. You'll find numerous restaurants and bars that not only allow dogs to mingle with you and various other patrons but there are also plenty of establishments that have designed their entire business models around the inclusion of pets.

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However, while dogs, cats, and even some exotic pets are widely accepted in the Centennial State, there are plenty of pets that are frowned upon and, believe it or not, illegal to keep in Colorado.

While it's not uncommon for families or individuals to keep certain birds like parakeets, parrots, and cockatiels as pets, there are strict laws in the state of Colorado regarding the ownership of birds as pets including one that prohibits the keeping of one specific type of bird.

Colorado Pet Ownership Laws + the Type of Bird that is Prohibited

If you dig into the many laws in Colorado regarding which types and species of animals that residents are legally allowed to keep as pets as well as the species that are prohibited for pet ownership, you'll likely find that the laws regarding birds are quite interesting.

For example, it is perfectly legal to keep geese, certain tropical birds, and even ostriches as pets in the state of Colorado. However, one specific species of bird known as the Monk Parakeet is illegal to keep as a pet in the state.

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