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Celebrate National Pet Bird Day on September 17 with some special treats and fun activities for your feathered friends. This day has been around since the early 2000s to recognize the wonderful relationship between humans and birds, both wild and domesticated! Whether you own a parakeet, cockatoo, macaw or any other type of bird, this is an excellent opportunity to show how much they mean to you.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Early 17th Century</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Domestication of Birds Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Birds began to be kept as pet companions, especially parrots, by affluent society members in many parts of Europe.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1840s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Budgerigar Breeding Starts</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sir George Grey, the Governor of South Australia, begins breeding budgerigars, also known as budgies or parakeers, which become very popular pet birds.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Parakeet Popularity in America</div><div class='timeline-text'>Parakeets become the most popular pet bird in America due to their relatively low cost, small size, and friendly nature.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div the='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Emergence of Bird Shows</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bird shows become popular, promoting bird pets and providing a platform for pet bird owners to meet and share information.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1986</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Endangered Species Act Amendment</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Endangered Species Act is amended to include birds, influencing pet bird trade and championing the importance of bird conservation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Pet Bird Day Established</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Pet Bird day is established to promote bird ownership and recognize the bond between humans and their feathered friends.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Buy your bird a special treat</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Show your pet bird just how much you love them by getting them a special treat for National Pet Bird Day. Anything from fruit and vegetables to nuts and seeds should do the trick.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take your bird for a walk</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Most pet birds enjoy fresh air and sunshine, so take them outside on a leash or in a cage and let them explore their surroundings.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make new toys for your bird</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spend some time making new toys for your pet bird. It's easy to make toys out of paper towel rolls, cardboard boxes, twigs, and other household items.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a playdate</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>If you know other people with pet birds, organize a playdate so that all the birds can socialize together. Just be sure to keep an eye on them in case any territorial disputes arise.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go bird watching</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Go to a local park or nature preserve and take some binoculars so that you can observe the wild birds in their natural habitat. This is also a great way to teach your pet bird about the different species of birds living in the world.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Pet birds are interactive</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Having a pet bird is like having a constant companion, as they can often be very interactive and engage in activities with their owners. From singing along to music to playing with feather toys, these feathered friends can bring joy and laughter into your life!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Pet Birds Have Their Own Personality</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>No two pet birds are exactly the same - each one has its own unique personality that you can bond with over time. It's like having a living work of art in your home, both visually stunning and filled with personality!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Pet birds require minimal upkeep</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Unlike larger animals, pet birds don't require too much maintenance or expense. All they need is food, water, cage cleaning, occasional vet visits, and lots of love! This makes them great pets for people who don't have a lot of free time.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Some Birds Can Mimic Human Speech</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many bird species, particularly parrots, have the remarkable ability to mimic human speech and other sounds they hear in their environment.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Birds Can Recognize Themselves in a Mirror</h3><p class='facts-content'>Some bird species, like the magpie and certain parrots, show self-recognition when presented with a mirror - an ability that few non-human animals possess.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Zebra Finch Sings to its Eggs</h3><p class='facts-content'>These birds communicate with their unborn chicks. When the weather is hot, zebra finches sing to their eggs, which helps the babies grow up to handle climate change better.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Birds Have a Great Sense of Timing</h3><p class='facts-content'>Birds can sense time due to a special protein in their eyes. This protein senses changes in light, which helps them adapt to changing seasons, migration patterns, and feeding times.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Canaries were used as Toxic Gas Detectors</h3><p class='facts-content'>Before modern technology, coal miners would bring canaries down with them into the mine as an early detection system for dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide and methane. Because canaries require large amounts of oxygen, they would show signs of distress before the levels of gas reached dangerous levels for humans.</p></div></div>
National Pet Bird Day is celebrated on September 17 every year. In 2024 National Pet Bird Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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