World Parrot Day
World Parrot Day, May 31st, highlights the danger to wild and captive parrots around the world every year on May 31st. It's also a day to learn more about this intelligent and majestic creature..
When you imagine a parrot, you'd probably think of a colorful bird that talks or mimics sounds. Both of these things are true of most parrots, but not all of them. Also the parrots that can't talk are still considered intelligent. The African grey parrot is the most intelligent parrot. Alex, a particular species of this species, was reported to have the intelligence of a 5-year-old. Alex knew colors, shapes, and over 100 English words.. Besides the African grey parrot, other popular parrots include the cockatiels, Fischer's lovebirds, monk eets, cockatoos, Amazon parrots, and macaws.
Currently, there are about 350 species of parrots worldwide. Nearly half of these species are endangered.. About a quarter of all parrot species are critically endangered. Certain species have been endangered due to habitat destruction, hunting, and illicit trade of wild parrots.
Parrots are among the more interesting facts about parrots on this page. Here are some more interesting parrot facts:
- Some parrots live for more than 60 years. Some parrots live for more than 60 years
- Parrots in the wild usually mate for life, while parrots in the wild usually mate for life
- A parrot's beak is so strong that it will crack open a metal cage
- The kakapo, the country's most popular parrot, weighs up to 9 pounds and can't fly
- It is against the law in India to keep parrots and other birds in a cage
One of the more unusual and bizarre facts is that a group of parrots is referred to as a pandemonium. This is quite fitting, considering that the word pandemonium means wild and tumultuous..
How to celebrate #worldparrotday
On this day, the World Parrot Trust (WPT), a London-based charity, arranges a number of activities. Many of these activities take place at zoos around the United Kingdom. Zoos in other nations, such as the United States and New Zealand, have been urged by visitors to visit their parrot exhibitions.
To participate:
- At your local zoo or bird sanctuary, check out the parrots
- Learn more about the various species of parrots
- Donate to a parrot conservation group or parrot rescue group
- "Parrot Confidential" is a nature documentary about parrots on parrots
- President Andrew Jackson's bilingual parrot, Snowball the dancing parrot and Poll, learn more about these famous parrots
With #WorldParrotDay, share your favorite photo, video, or tale of a parrot on social media.
History of the world parrot day has dominated history parrot day
In 2004, The World Parrot Trust hosted the first World Parrot Day. In 2004, The World Parrot Trust sponsored the first World Parrot Day. The WPT staged a parrot rally in Trafalgar Square in London on May 31st. Organizers and supporters marched down Downing Street from there. They then submitted a petition containing 33,000 signatures to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom's Prime Minister. The petition called for a complete ban on importing wild parrots into the European Union. In 2007, the EU Commission introduced a permanent ban on wild bird imports, including parrots.
