Burrowing parrots, sometimes called burrowing parakeets, are native to the arid Monte Desert of western Argentina. The birds use their beaks and talons to hollow out nesting spaces in soft limestone cliffs found in the foothills of the Andes Mountains. The parrots sometimes end up captured and sold as pets for the wild bird trade. While that"s not illegal—burrowing parrots aren"t endangered—the capture and sale of these birds and others is part of the focus of National Bird Day in the United States, which is observed on January 5. National Bird Day was created to educate the public about the value of wild birds remaining wild. While keeping a parrot as a pet may seem like fun, the organizers of National Bird Day claim the parrot is going to be healthier and happier in its natural habitat.
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International Lighthouse Weekend
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Oktoberfest
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International Day for Biodiversity
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How lovely are your branches
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Antarctica Day
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Is that a buzzing sound?
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It s Computer Science Education Week
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National Mushroom Month
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The birthplace of a classic Christmas carol
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, DC
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Invisible no longer
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Next stop, Tofino
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On the lookout for Sheep-Cote Clod
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Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument, Washington
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A view from the top
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Relationship status: It s complicated
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From Sputnik to extraterrestrial storms
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National Aviation Day
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Celebrating Take Your Dog to Work Day
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Rethymno, Crete, Greece
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Aqueduct, Arkadia Park, Poland
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Sea Otter Awareness Week
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Blue-footed booby, Galápagos Islands
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Celebrating the UN’s International Day of Families
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Porto Cathedral, Portugal
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A Bengal tiger in Ranthambore National Park, India
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Kissing Day
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Inside the Oculus
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World Rainforest Day