Bird DNA Sexing
for Professionals
We provide bird DNA sexing services for breeders, pet shops, veterinary clinics, zoos, and other avian professionals worldwide.
- Submit multiple birds in a single order
- Individual PDF test report for each bird
- Secure online payment for international clients
- Custom-branded and localized test reports available as an option
Designed for professionals working with birds.
Our DNA sexing service can support breeding, animal care, sales, clinical consultation, population management, and other professional applications.
Breeders
Use objective DNA sexing results to support breeding plans, identify the sex of young birds, and provide clear information when birds are transferred or sold.
Pet Shops
Confirming sex by DNA can help you provide customers with clearer information about the birds in your care.
Veterinary Clinics
DNA sexing can support consultations when a bird’s sex cannot be determined reliably from external appearance.
Zoos & Other Avian Facilities
Use DNA sexing to support sex identification, breeding management, and the management of captive birds.
DNA sexing designed for professional use
We analyze sex-linked DNA using real-time PCR, with testing methods designed to work with small amounts of avian DNA.
Bird DNA Sexing
DNA extracted from feathers, eggshell membrane, claw clippings, or blood is analyzed by real-time PCR to determine whether a bird is male or female. Naturally molted feathers can also be used, allowing testing to be performed with minimal stress to the bird whenever suitable feathers are available.
Search supported bird species
Search by common name, scientific name, or taxonomic order.
If your species is not listed, please contact us. We may be able to evaluate testing compatibility using available genomic information.
Showing supported species
| Status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgerigar | Melopsittacus undulatus | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Swift Parrot | Lathamus discolor | Psittaciformes | Genome analyzed |
| Golden Parakeet | Guaruba guarouba | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Yellow-crowned Amazon | Amazona ochrocephala | Psittaciformes | Genome analyzed |
| Kakapo | Strigops habroptila | Psittaciformes | Genome analyzed |
| Monk Parakeet (Quaker Parrot) | Myiopsitta monachus | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Green-cheeked Parakeet (Green-cheeked Conure) | Pyrrhura molinae | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Cockatiel | Nymphicus hollandicus | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Rosy-faced Lovebird | Agapornis roseicollis | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Bourke’s Parrot | Neopsephotus bourkii | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Pacific Parrotlet | Forpus coelestis | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Galah | Eolophus roseicapilla | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Lilian’s Lovebird | Agapornis lilianae | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Senegal Parrot | Poicephalus senegalus | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Grey Parrot (African Grey Parrot) | Psittacus erithacus | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Black-headed Parrot (Black-headed Caique) | Pionites melanocephalus | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Blue-headed Parrot | Pionus menstruus | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Red-capped Parrot | Purpureicephalus spurius | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Barred Parakeet (Lineolated Parakeet) | Bolborhynchus lineola | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| White-bellied Parrot (White-bellied Caique) | Pionites leucogaster | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Sun Parakeet (Sun Conure) | Aratinga solstitialis | Psittaciformes | Genome analyzed |
| Yellow-crowned Parakeet | Cyanoramphus auriceps | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Zebra Finch | Taeniopygia guttata | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Atlantic Canary | Serinus canaria | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Song Sparrow | Melospiza melodia | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| House Sparrow | Passer domesticus | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Barn Swallow | Hirundo rustica | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| House Finch | Haemorhous mexicanus | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Red-winged Blackbird | Agelaius phoeniceus | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Savannah Sparrow | Passerculus sandwichensis | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Florida Scrub-Jay | Aphelocoma coerulescens | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Xingu Scale-backed Antbird | Willisornis vidua | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Village Indigobird | Vidua chalybeata | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| White-crowned Manakin | Pseudopipra pipra | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Black-capped Chickadee | Poecile atricapillus | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Helmeted Honeyeater | Lichenostomus melanops cassidix | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| European Robin | Erithacus rubecula | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Lance-tailed Manakin | Chiroxiphia lanceolata | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Cuckoo-finch | Anomalospiza imberbis | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Nelson’s Sparrow | Ammospiza nelsoni | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Tawny-flanked Prinia | Prinia subflava | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Eurasian Blackcap | Sylvia atricapilla | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Common Yellowthroat | Geothlypis trichas | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| White-breasted Antbird | Rhegmatorhina hoffmannsi | Passeriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Java Sparrow | Lonchura oryzivora | Passeriformes | PCR-verified |
| House Crow | Corvus splendens | Passeriformes | PCR-verified |
| Peregrine Falcon | Falco peregrinus | Falconiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Saker Falcon | Falco cherrug | Falconiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Gyrfalcon | Falco rusticolus | Falconiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Lanner Falcon | Falco biarmicus | Falconiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Lesser Kestrel | Falco naumanni | Falconiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Red-legged Seriema | Cariama cristata | Cariamiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Northern Carmine Bee-eater | Merops nubicus | Coraciiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Abyssinian Ground Hornbill | Bucorvus abyssinicus | Bucerotiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Surucua Trogon | Trogon surrucura | Trogoniformes | Genome analyzed |
| Speckled Mousebird | Colius striatus | Coliiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Tawny Owl | Strix aluco | Strigiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Barn Owl | Tyto alba | Strigiformes | PCR-verified |
| Tropical Screech Owl | Megascops choliba | Strigiformes | PCR-verified |
| Ural Owl | Strix uralensis | Strigiformes | PCR-verified |
| Eurasian Eagle-Owl | Bubo bubo | Strigiformes | PCR-verified |
| Snowy Owl | Bubo scandiacus | Strigiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Golden Eagle | Aquila chrysaetos | Accipitriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Northern Goshawk | Accipiter gentilis | Accipitriformes | PCR-verified |
| White-tailed Eagle | Haliaeetus albicilla | Accipitriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Great Cormorant | Phalacrocorax carbo | Suliformes | Genome analyzed |
| Black-legged Kittiwake | Rissa tridactyla | Charadriiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Rock Dove | Columba livia | Columbiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Band-tailed Pigeon | Patagioenas fasciata | Columbiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Common Cuckoo | Cuculus canorus | Cuculiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Anna’s Hummingbird | Calypte anna | Apodiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Great Potoo | Nyctibius grandis | Nyctibiiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Oilbird | Steatornis caripensis | Steatornithiformes | Genome analyzed |
| Mallard | Anas platyrhynchos | Anseriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Tufted Duck | Aythya fuligula | Anseriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Mute Swan | Cygnus olor | Anseriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Ruddy Duck | Oxyura jamaicensis | Anseriformes | Genome analyzed |
| Domestic Duck (including Call Duck) | Anas platyrhynchos domesticus | Anseriformes | PCR-verified |
| Red-crested Turaco | Tauraco erythrolophus | Musophagiformes | Genome analyzed |
| American Flamingo | Phoenicopterus ruber | Phoenicopteriformes | Genome analyzed |
| King Penguin | Aptenodytes patagonicus | Sphenisciformes | Genome analyzed |
| Humboldt Penguin | Spheniscus humboldti | Sphenisciformes | Genome analyzed |
| Dusky Parrot | Pionus fuscus | Psittaciformes | PCR-verified |
| Lady Amherst’s Pheasant | Chrysolophus amherstiae | Galliformes | PCR-verified |
| Golden Pheasant | Chrysolophus pictus | Galliformes | PCR-verified |
| Spotted Owlet | Athene brama | Strigiformes | PCR-verified |
| Philippine Scops Owl | Otus megalotis | Strigiformes | PCR-verified |
| Burrowing Owl | Athene cunicularia | Strigiformes | PCR-verified |
| Little Owl | Athene noctua | Strigiformes | PCR-verified |
| Greyish Eagle-Owl | Bubo cinerascens | Strigiformes | PCR-verified |
| Indian Scops Owl | Otus bakkamoena | Strigiformes | PCR-verified |
No matching species were found. Please contact us if your species is not listed.
◎ PCR-verified
We have confirmed through actual PCR testing that the Z and W chromosomes can be detected separately and used for sex determination.
○ Genome analyzed
We have analyzed target sequences on the Z and W chromosomes using genome data for the species registered in public databases and confirmed at the sequence level that they can be used for sex determination.
* Species not shown in this list may still be testable. Please contact us before submitting samples.
A simple workflow for professional clients.
Our business service is designed to make ordering, result management, and ongoing testing straightforward, including when multiple birds are tested at the same time.
Multiple birds in one order
Submit multiple birds through a dedicated business form. Species and your own bird ID or management number can be entered separately for each bird.
Individual report for each bird
A separate PDF test report is issued for each bird, making it easy to maintain records or provide the report directly to your customer.
Flexible business arrangements
Secure online payment is available for international clients, with additional payment or billing arrangements available for recurring or higher-volume testing.
Custom-branded test reports
We can create a customized test report format incorporating your company logo, preferred layout, and customer-facing information. Reports can also be prepared in a language appropriate for your country or region, subject to availability. This option can help integrate our DNA sexing service into your existing business workflow and branding. Please contact us for details.
Pricing and turnaround
Pricing is quoted individually based on the number of birds, expected testing frequency, and your country or region.
Pricing
We provide an individual quotation based on testing volume, expected testing frequency, and your country or region.
Standard turnaround
Results are normally reported within 5 business days after the samples arrive at forbird in Japan. International shipping time is not included.
Expedited turnaround
Subject to prior arrangement, paid expedited options may be available for reporting within 2 or 3 business days after the samples arrive at forbird.
How to get started
Contact us
Tell us your country or region, bird species, approximate number of samples, and expected testing frequency. We will review your requirements and provide information about pricing, payment, shipping, and testing.
Receive your business order form
We will provide a dedicated order form URL for your organization. Multiple birds can be submitted through the same form.
Send your samples to Japan
Package the samples separately for each bird and clearly identify the species and your management number or other identifier. Please review our Sample Submission Guidelines before sending samples internationally.
Receive the results
Testing begins after the samples arrive at forbird. Once testing is complete, the results and individual PDF test reports are sent by email.
Quality control throughout the testing process
We manage each stage of the workflow to reduce the risk of sample mix-ups, analytical errors, and result reporting errors.
Individual test IDs
Each submitted bird is assigned a unique test ID, which is matched against the order information throughout the testing process.
Controls in each PCR run
Control samples are included to help verify that the PCR process is functioning as expected.
Results outside acceptance criteria
If the measurement does not meet our interpretation criteria, the sample is reviewed and may undergo repeat extraction or repeat testing.
Individual result reporting
A separate test result report is prepared for each bird and delivered by email.
Testing technology developed for avian DNA analysis
Our testing workflow combines DNA extraction optimized for avian samples, multiplex detection of sex-linked targets, real-time PCR analysis, and species-specific sequence evaluation.
DNA extraction optimized for avian samples
Our extraction workflow is optimized for feathers, eggshell membrane, claw clippings, and blood, including low-DNA samples such as naturally molted feathers.
Multiplex sex-linked targets
Our assay evaluates multiple sex-linked DNA targets rather than relying on a single target alone, helping us accommodate genetic variation across a wide range of bird species.
Closed-tube real-time PCR
Fluorescent signals and other measurement data are obtained directly during or after amplification without routinely opening PCR tubes for post-amplification electrophoresis.
Species-specific in silico analysis
We analyze avian genome data available through the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), including Z- and W-chromosome sequences, to evaluate target compatibility across bird species.
* Testing compatibility may vary among species because avian sex-chromosome sequences differ across evolutionary lineages. For species without previous testing history, we may review available genomic information before accepting the sample.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum number of birds per order?
No. Business clients may request testing from a single bird. Pricing is quoted based on your expected testing volume, frequency, and country or region.
How much does business testing cost?
Pricing is provided individually based on the number of birds, expected testing frequency, and your country or region. Please contact us for a quotation.
How long does testing take?
Results are normally reported within 5 business days after the samples arrive at forbird in Japan. International shipping time is not included. Paid 2- or 3-business-day turnaround options may also be available by prior arrangement.
How can international clients pay?
After your order details and price are confirmed, we generally provide a secure online payment page created for the amount due. Other payment or billing arrangements may be available for recurring or higher-volume testing.
Can you customize the test report?
Yes. Custom-branded reports are available as an optional service. We can discuss adjustments such as your company logo, layout, customer-facing information, and a language appropriate for your country or region, subject to availability.
Can I request a species that is not listed?
Yes. We can review available genomic information, closely related species, and our existing testing data to determine whether testing is likely to be possible. Please contact us before submitting an unlisted species.
What happens if a clear result cannot be obtained?
We review the sample condition and DNA results and perform repeat testing where appropriate. If an additional sample is required, we will contact you individually.
Can samples be sent from any country or region?
International shipping requirements may vary depending on the country or region, bird species, sample type, carrier, and applicable regulations. Please review our Sample Submission Guidelines and confirm the relevant export requirements before shipping.
Contact us about business testing
If you are considering bird DNA sexing for your business or organization, please feel free to contact us. To help us provide more specific information, please include your country or region, bird species, approximate number of samples, and expected testing frequency.