#World Parrot day

[todaysbird]

HAPPY WORLD PARROT DAY!

[floridaboiler]

[harrisx28]

Happy World Parrot Day🦜

[arthistoryanimalia]

For #WorldParrotDay 🦜:

William De Morgan (English, 1839-1917) Scarlet Macaw and Blue Fronted Amazon Parrot tile panel, 1888-97 Tin-glazed earthenware, W 518 x H 1283 x D 48 mm De Morgan Collection C_WDM_0271b

William De Morgan (English, 1839-1917) Design for a tile panel with parrots, 1888-97 polychrome watercolour on paper, H 91.4 x W 45.7 cm Victoria and Albert Museum E.404-1917

[birdhism]

World Parrot Day aims to highlight the threats that both companion and wild parrots face. If you're interested in this subject, check out the PBS Nature Special: Parrot Confidential on Amazon Video. It sums up their plight pretty well. Let's make a better world for parrots!

[devilish-parrot]

world parrot day AND the start of pride momth today?

[devilishparrot-art]

i made this for world parrot day

i totally didnt just wamt to draw a parrot coincidentally on world parrot day

[thelofian]

Daily Booster Table (TTCC DBT) for 2024-05-31, Gag Farming Friday, 🚭 World No Tobacco Day | 🦜 World Parrot Day | 🌐🎨 Web Designer Day

Back from hiatus... again. This time I'm in China.

[darksilversoul]

Every pirate captain loves his parrot. This one is sharing breakfast with his bird. The parrot seems to be a bit stubborn though!

[rabbitcruiser]

World Parrot Day

World Parrot Day, celebrated on May 31, is a day that celebrates the parrot as a phenomenon. The order Psittaciformes includes 398 species of birds divided into 92 genera. Parrots are mostly found in tropical and subtropical regions. The order Psittaciformes is subdivided into three superfamilies: the ‘Psittacidae’ also known as the ‘true parrots,’ the ‘cockatoos,’ and the ‘Strigopidea’ which are known as the ‘New Zealand parrots.’ One-third of all parrot species are currently endangered, making them the birds with the highest aggregate extinction risk than any other bird group. Parrots have a pantropical distribution, with several species also living in temperate regions of the Southern Hemisphere. Some characteristic features of parrots include strong, curved beaks, an upright stance, strong legs, and clawed feet. A large number of parrots are vividly colored, with some being multi-colored. In the visual spectrum, most parrots exhibit little to no sexual dimorphism. They are the most variable-sized bird order, concerning their length.

History of World Parrot Day

The earliest record of a ‘pet parrot’ in the British Isles dates back to 1504 when Henry VIII owned an African Gray Parrot. The Age of Exploration lasted from the early 15th century to the early 17th century, and it was marked by European ships sailing around the world in search of new trading routes. Several animals had been brought back from these trips, for different purposes.

Parrots from India, Africa, and South America were some of the most common imports from these exploration trips. Not only are parrots colorful and easy to domesticate, but they also provided relatively easy transportation on the long, uncomfortable sea voyages back to Europe. Only a few people were aware of the needs of parrots, and this ignorance resulted in the death of many birds in transit. However, parrots did much better than more delicate bird species. The records of birds kept in menageries, the precursor to zoos, private collections of the elite, and artwork of birds from the 16th to 18th centuries list parrots, pheasants, ostriches, and other long-lived and relatively easy-to-keep birds. Most pet parrots are relatively “fresh out” of the wild, as they are only a few generations removed from the wild, and few owners allow parrots the opportunity to express and exhibit their most basic bird instincts, such as flying, flocking, and mate-finding.

World Parrot Day timeline

1000 B.C. First Written Evidence of Parrots

The first written evidence of parrots existing is in 1000 B.C.

500 B.C. Evidence of Talking Parrots

The first evidence of talking parrots is in Persia, in 500 B.C.

1504 Earliest Record of Pet Parrots

The earliest record of pet parrots is in 1504 when Henry VIII gets one during the Age of Exploration.

1800s Budgies are Introduced to England

Budgies are introduced to England.

World Parrot Day FAQs

What is World Parrot Day?

World Parrot Day is a holiday to honor the magnificent bird, and also raise awareness of the endangers it faces.

Can all parrots talk?

Most parrots can talk, and many parrots do, with training, but some parrots may never speak a word simply because of their individuality.

Can parrots fly?

Parrots can fly, except for the Kakapo, which is the largest parrot. However, most pet parrots do not fly much because they aren’t in the wild.

World Parrot Day Activities

Adopt a parrot

Donate to parrot conservation

Share media of your parrot online!

In celebration of World Parrot Day, you can adopt a parrot as a pet. They’re usually fun and talkative.

Donate to a parrot conservation and contribute to efforts to save parrots from extinction. All parrots need a safe environment, whether it's a family home or in the wild.

If you do own a pet parrot, you should share pictures and videos of it using the hashtag #WorldParrotDay. Even if you don’t own a parrot, read about the dangers they are currently facing and make your friends list more aware.

5 Interesting Facts About Parrots

Parrots can live really long

Parrots have strong beaks

The biggest parrot is a Kakapo

One parrot knew 1,700 words

Parrots in the wild, mate for life

Parrots do live very long, with the average lifespan being 35 to 50 years.

Parrots’ beaks are extremely strong and it is said that they can be strong enough to cause harm to a metal cage.

The Kakapo, based in New Zealand, is the biggest parrot, weighing up to nine pounds but being unable to fly.

In 1995, a parrot named “Puck” was in the Guinness World Records for knowing up to 1,700 words.

Parrots out in the wild can keep mating all through their lives.

Why We Love World Parrot Day

Parrots are fun

Parrots are easy to train

Parrots are beautiful

Parrots are very fun birds to keep as pets. If not for any other reason, but for the fact that you can teach them to speak.

Parrots are relatively easy to train. Most of the time they learn by imitation. So ensure that you repeat all the words you want your parrot to learn.

Parrots are beautiful because of their various bright colors. They’re just really aesthetically pleasing as birds go.

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[milkdongcomics]

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[subby-sab]

Today is 31st of May.

Today is World Parrot Day, National Smile Day, National Fisherfolk Day, National Macaron Day.

[spotlyts]

Celebrating Colorful Characters: World Parrot Day

Whether we're admiring their brilliant plumage, learning from their remarkable behaviors, or advocating for their protection, let's celebrate World Parrot Day with the passion and enthusiasm that these colorful characters deserve.

World Parrot Day is a time to celebrate the beauty, intelligence, and uniqueness of these colorful creatures while also raising awareness about the importance of their conservation and welfare. Let’s spread our wings and take flight to discover the fascinating and charismatic world of parrots. Today, 31st of May, marks a day of vibrant celebration in honor of these fascinating and unique…

[arthistoryanimalia]

For #WorldParrotDay, how many of the 8 parrot species depicted in this flock can you ID? 🤔 (my answers are in the ALT!)

Henry Stacy Marks (British, 1829–1898) A Select Committee, 1891 oil on canvas, H 111.7 x W 86.7 cm Walker Art Gallery via Art UK

[birdhism]

It's World Budgie Day! In this house, we highly respect THE BUDGEHS.

Budgerigars/Parakeets may be smol, but their immense personalities and intelligence make them delightful companions for bird lovers. They never fail to bring joy through their silly antics and pleasant vocalizations which *sometimes* include words and sentences.

They are a social people who often seek out companionship with either their human and/or a fellow budgie. They can live on average about 7+ years.

They deserve so much more respect than some have offered them in the past, but hopefully, when we share our adoration for them, people will wake up to the glory that is BUDGEH. NAMASEEB!

[pcificoceanblue]

u guys here get my art too. have a spix's macaw i doodled for world parrot day! 💙🪶