WORLD PARROT DAY
Every year on May 31st, World Parrot Day highlights the threat to wild and captive parrots throughout the world. It’s also a day to learn more about these intelligent and magnificent birds.
Currently, there are about 350 species of parrots around the world. Nearly half of these species are endangered. About a quarter of all parrot species are critically endangered. The destruction of habitats, hunting, and the illegal trade of wild parrots are all reasons certain species have become endangered.
HOW TO OBSERVE WORLD PARROT DAY
The World Parrot Trust (WPT), located in London, organizes a variety of events on this day. Many of these events take place at zoos across the UK. Zoos in other countries, such as the United States and New Zealand also encourage the public to visit their parrot exhibitions.
To participate:
- Check out the parrots at your local zoo or bird sanctuary.
- Learn more about the different kinds of parrots.
- Donate to a parrot conservation organization or parrot rescue group.
- Watch a nature documentary on parrots, such as “Parrot Confidential.”
- Read about these famous parrots: Snowball the dancing parrot and Poll, President Andrew Jackson’s bilingual pet parrot.
Share your favorite photo, video, or story of a parrot on social media with #WorldParrotDay
WORLD PARROT DAY HISTORY
The World Parrot Trust organized the first World Parrot Day in 2004. On May 31st, the WPT held a parrot rally in Trafalgar Square in London. From there, organizers and supporters marched toward Downing Street. They then handed a petition that contained 33,000 signatures to the Prime Minister of the UK. The petition asked for a complete ban on importing wild parrots into the European Union. In 2007, the EU Commission announced a permanent ban on wild bird imports, including parrots.
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