The bird restraint system is a body harness allowing birds freedom to move about and fly while being secured to a specific limited area. This harness system makes it possible for flighted and unflighted parrots to be comfortably and safely taken to any location without the possibility of escaping the control of the handler. This harness is very lightweight, easy to install on the bird, and escape proof. The efficient, lightweight design allows the harness to be worn by birds as small as 75 grams with no restrictions for the largest birds (i.e. ostrich). The leash is incorporated into the harness system to facilitate installation, and; since the leash and harness are one system, the bird is unable to disconnect the leash from the harness. The leash is made of elastic shock cord to absorb impact and reduce the risk of injury.