Help needed with bird band

[garbageman]

I came across an old Illinois Dept. of Agriculture bird band that I found several years ago. I seem to remember someone on this forum had one that they sent back and in turn they received a certificate stating the type of bird it was from and other info. I could not find the topic but if anyone remembers this or any details, please let me know. Thanks. -Garbageman

 

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[Lowbatts]

Re: Help needed with bird tag

I'd suggest checking the DNR website, then sending the info on where you found it, if it's a wild bird ring. If it's from a pigeon, check the American racing pigeon or other pigeon site(s) for info.

 

[kimsdad]

Let's see a pic! Bird bands are good finds in my opinion.

Is it a goose band, or a pidgeon band?

If it's a pidgeon band, check to see what year it is. I found a '64 last year, and the American Union said they didn't have archived records that old anymore as they were lost in a tornado in 1999.

Good luck with the search!

 

[treasurefiend]

Cool find!!!

 

[garbageman]

I'm sorry, I still can't post pictures but I did send an email to the IL Dept. of Agriculture. I'm interested in how old the band is and what kind of bird (or animal) it is from. I will post back when I find out. Thank you all for your interest. -Garbageman

 

[garbageman]

I got an email back from the Illinois Dept. of Agriculture regarding the band. It reads as follows.

Mr. Garbageman,
I am sorry to say that we have no way to identify this leg band.
It may have been used as part of a testing program many years ago, or perhaps was used as a method of identification by a local person who raised birds.
It is an interesting find.

Mark J. Ernst, D.V.M.
State Veterinarian / Bureau Chief
Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare
Illinois Department of Agriculture

 

[Lowbatts]

Can you tell us the dimensions of the ring and any numeric or alphabetical designations on it?

 

[garbageman]

Lowbatts, the band is 2 and 7/8 inches around by 3/8 of an inch wide. It says: ILL DEPT. OF AGRI J 9231. It is made of aluminum and I found it in a grass playground of a school in Brookfield, Il back on Sept. 14, 2003. Thanks for any help you may give. -Garbageman