12 Facts Your Bird Hasn't Told You About Full Spectrum Lighting
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1. Sunlight is part of your bird’s natural environment. Full spectrum lighting that effectively imitates natural sunlight is a necessary and essential part of creating the best indoor environment for your bird.
2. Some bird plumage and some plants have patterns and colors that can only be seen when under full spectrum light or natural sunlight.
3. In the wild, birds use their ability to see ultraviolet reflective patterns to locate some sources of food.
4. Feather patterns in birds include some patterns that can only be seen under full spectrum (or natural sunlight). These patterns are used in courtship displays. This suggests that captive birds being bred will benefit from full spectrum lights.
5. Most glass windows filter out up to 90% of the beneficial UV spectrum, so even birds living near a window benefit from supplemental full spectrum lighting.
6. Aluminum screens can filter out 30% or more ultraviolet light, so even an open window with a screen or a screened in porch will not provide the full benefit that would be received from natural or full spectrum light.
7. High-grade acrylic (cages) filter out less that 5% of the UV light, allowing sufficient light to pass through to provide benefits to your bird.
8. The positive health benefits and increased well being of birds receiving full spectrum lighting has been demonstrated time and again in aviaries, exotic bird collections and poultry production farms.
9. Full spectrum lighting aids in the natural synthesis of Vitamin D precursors which help your bird make Vitamin D, this in turn allows your bird to naturally regulate calcium uptake.
10. Full Spectrum Lighting allows your birds' glandular system to function properly, aiding in reproduction, molting periods, feather production and skin health.
11. Birds have four color vision. The UVA adds the fourth visual perspective to their life and allows them to see as nature intended.
12. Proper lighting and photoperiod (the amount of light and dark) are critical factors in normal preening as well as the skin and feather health of birds.
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