The Avian Pro certificate register

A closer look at a certificate

An illustrative example including genetics, DNA testing and CITES details where applicable. All records and test results below are fictional.

Illustrative sample · Not a valid certificate

Sample certificate

AP-SAMPLE · pedigree
Sample

Verification details

Issued
01/06/26The date the breeder issued this certificate.
Last updated
02/06/26
Expires
No expiry

Bird information

Ring ID
CY-2026-0042The unique ring number that identifies this bird.
Species
Atlantic canary
Scientific name
Serinus canaria
Sex
Male
Hatch date
12/03/26The hatch date recorded by the breeder.

Parents · Pedigree

♂ Male parent
CY-2024-0118The father’s ring number links the recorded parentage.
♀ Female parent
CY-2024-0076The mother’s ring number links the recorded parentage.

Genetics · Bird & parents

Bird · Colour / variety
Yellow lipochromeFictional breeder-recorded variety, not a DNA-confirmed genotype.
Bird · Genetic test results
Not testedNo molecular colour or mutation test is included in this sample.
♂ Male parent · Colour / variety
Yellow lipochromeFictional breeder record for CY-2024-0118. Genotype not tested.
♀ Female parent · Colour / variety
Yellow lipochromeFictional breeder record for CY-2024-0076. Genotype not tested.

DNA testing · Sample results

Test
DNA sex determinationIllustrative test only — no real laboratory report exists.
Result
Male (ZZ) · Sample
Report reference
SAMPLE-DNA-0042A real report reference identifies the supporting laboratory document.
Laboratory
Fictional sample laboratory
Test date
20/04/26
DNA parentage test
Not performedRecorded parents are breeder declarations, not DNA-verified parentage.

CITES · Wildlife documentation

CITES applicability
Not applicable to this sample canaryThe sample species, Serinus canaria, is not CITES-listed. Requirements depend on species and jurisdiction.
CITES reference
Not applicable — no permit issuedWhere required, this field records the actual CITES permit or certificate reference. This sample is not a wildlife permit.

Breeder

Name
Sample breederThe breeder named as the certificate issuer.
Facility
Sample aviaryThe aviary or facility recorded for the breeder.

Transfer

Date
01/06/26The date of the recorded transfer.
Type
SaleThe nature of the transfer, such as sale or gift.
Sample QR code linking to Why register

Certificate QR code

Real certificate QR codes open their online verification page. This sample links to why verification matters.

Fictional example — no real bird or breeder record.