What is National Bird Day?

On January 5th, nature enthusiasts, bird enthusiasts, and bird watchers around the country annually commemorate National Bird Day. It's also one of several designated bird holidays.

Both captive and wild, Born Free USA emphasizes the importance of National Bird Day and lists it as a day to shine a spotlight on topics vital to bird conservation and survival, both captive and wild.

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

Thousands of avian enthusiasts celebrating national bird day are among the over half a million avian enthusiasts celebrating national bird day in a slew of events