What do the letters and numbers on my parrotlet's leg band mean?

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What does JPH17M on a dark blue leg band mean for me parrotlet? Pet's info: Bird | Unknown - Bird | Male

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

A closed band indicates a captive bred bird. An open band indicates a wild caught or imported bird. Unfortunately, there is no universal system for reading leg band information. The first three letters may be the breeder's initials. The "17" may indicate the year of birth, clutch number or chick number. The last letter may indicate gender.

What do the letters and numbers on my parrotlet's leg band mean?

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