National Bird Day!

Nature lovers, bird lovers and bird watchers across the country annually recognize National Bird Day on January 5.

National Bird Day is one of several designated holidays celebrating birds.
Born Free USA emphasizes the importance of National Bird Day and lists it as a day to shine a spotlight on issues critical to the protection and survival of birds, both captive and wild.

There are approximately 10,000 species of birds.

National Bird Day was created to promote avian awareness.

According to Born Free USA, nearly 12 percent of the world’s almost 10,000 bird species are in danger of extinction.

A particularly important National Bird Day activity is bird adoption.