World Parrot Day2026 · Date · History · Messages
World Parrot Trust states that World Parrot Day began in 2004, is observed each May 31, and continues as a WPT-led global conservation and welfare campaign.
About World Parrot Day
World Parrot Day is observed on May 31 to celebrate parrots and draw attention to conservation and welfare threats affecting them.
World Parrot Trust says the observance began in 2004 and has grown from an early London campaign into a global annual event.
Why World Parrot Day matters
The day gives conservation organizations, zoos, educators and parrot communities a shared date for learning and responsible advocacy.
Parrot conservation and welfare can involve complex legal, veterinary and wildlife-management issues, so rescue, handling, trade and care decisions should follow qualified guidance and local law.
History of World Parrot Day
World Parrot Trust says the first World Parrot Day was born in 2004, when it rallied in Trafalgar Square in London to highlight the impact of the wild-caught bird trade.
The Trust’s 2024 campaign marked the 20th anniversary of World Parrot Day.
World Parrot Trust continues to publish annual May 31 campaign material and conservation initiatives connected with the day.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
World Parrot Trust
World Parrot Trust states that the first World Parrot Day was born in 2004 through its campaign activity.
World Parrot Trust
The Trust’s own history identifies it as the organization that launched and continues to steward the observance.
First documented observance
World Parrot Trust states that the very first World Parrot Day was born in 2004 and marked the 20th anniversary in 2024.
World Parrot Trust
World Parrot Trust continues to publish annual World Parrot Day campaigns and conservation activities.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
5 fields not established in reviewed sources
How to Observe World Parrot Day
Learn about parrot conservation from World Parrot Trust and other reputable species or habitat organizations.
Support conservation or welfare projects whose methods, finances and animal-care standards you can evaluate.
Choose educational activities that do not disturb wild birds, nests or habitats.
For injured, escaped or captive parrots, use qualified veterinary, licensed rescue or wildlife-professional guidance rather than improvised handling advice.
World Parrot Day Facts
World Parrot Day is observed on May 31.
World Parrot Trust says the observance began in 2004.
Its early campaign included a Trafalgar Square rally drawing attention to the wild-caught bird trade.
World Parrot Trust continues to steward and promote the annual observance.
The day is focused on appreciation, conservation and welfare rather than encouraging wildlife capture or unsafe handling.
World Parrot Day Messages
Happy World Parrot Day—may admiration for parrots support thoughtful conservation, welfare and habitat protection.
Wishing conservationists, carers and communities a constructive World Parrot Day.
May World Parrot Day encourage support for evidence-based conservation and humane welfare practices.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
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Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
World Parrot Trust — World Parrot Day 2025 (opens in a new tab)
First Party Current Stewardship
World Parrot Trust — World Parrot Day celebrates 20 years (opens in a new tab)
First Party History
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is World Parrot Day?
31 May The documented recurrence rule is: 31 May.
Does World Parrot Day fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is World Parrot Day an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Global / World Parrot Trust conservation and welfare observance. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes World Parrot Day?
The reviewed sources identify World Parrot Trust as the proclaiming or establishing body. Current facilitation or coordination is recorded as World Parrot Trust.
Is World Parrot Day international or country-specific?
The documented scope is international or global: Global / World Parrot Trust conservation and welfare observance. That does not mean every country treats the date as a public holiday or observes it in the same way.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-10-04.
When is World Parrot Day?
It is observed each year on May 31.
Who started World Parrot Day?
World Parrot Trust says it launched the observance in 2004.
What happened in the first year?
The Trust says an early 2004 campaign included a rally in Trafalgar Square, London, focused on the wild-caught bird trade.
Who coordinates World Parrot Day now?
World Parrot Trust continues to publish and coordinate current World Parrot Day campaigns and conservation activities.
Is World Parrot Day a reason to handle or approach wild parrots?
No. Wildlife observation and conservation activities should avoid disturbance and follow local law and qualified wildlife guidance.
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