Pet birds

Pet birds in the Philippines: sales rules and what to check

Updated 4 November 2026

The search this month did not find live pet bird prices in the Philippines. The figures it did find are for toy birds and bird books, from about ₱550 to ₱17,550, approximately, according to sellers' websites in November 2026, so they do not show what a live bird costs. For a real quote on a species, describe it on BlaBlaPrice, and sellers reply in the chat with their price and terms.

What the price depends on

• Species, age and sex of the bird, and how many you want
• Whether the bird is tame and what color it is
• Papers and registration from the seller
• Whether a cage and food are included
• The city you buy in, and your budget per bird or per pair

Rules on selling birds

A rule on pet shops, found in the results, limits the sale of birds to pet shops and public markets, and requires proper ventilation and protection for the birds. Ask a seller where the bird came from and where it was kept. A government page on animal welfare lists pet bird and aviary keepers under registration with the Animal Welfare Act (Republic Act 8485), so ask whether the aviary is registered. Local posts also cite a rule that collecting, buying, selling, importing or exporting wildlife needs proper permits.

Hidden defects and health

The Civil Code, as quoted in the results, says there is no warranty against hidden defects for animals sold at fairs, or for livestock sold as condemned. That means a hidden illness is not covered by a warranty in such a sale, so ask for a health check in writing before you pay. Keep the receipt for the bird and any note of its health from the seller.

Heat, cage and the season

The Philippines is hot all year, with a wet season and a dry season instead of winter and summer. Ask for a cage with good ventilation and shade, because the heat is constant. Plan the trip home for the cooler hours of the day, and keep the cage dry in the wet season.

What to put in the request

Name the species or the kind of bird you want, its age and whether it must be tame. Add the number of birds, the color you prefer, the cage you need, the city and your budget. Ask for papers and the seller's registration before you agree, and say whether a cage is included in the price.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the bird in your own words in a chat, and a photo can be added. Sellers registered on the site receive the request and reply in the chat with their offer, price and terms. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to exchange them with. For cages and food, see pet supplies, or browse animals to compare other pets.