9W LED supplement light bulb specifically for parrots

A 9-watt light bulb is suitable for birdcages over 2 feet in size and open spaces.

Please note:
1. The aluminum or iron casing is for heat dissipation and will get hot. Do not touch it when the light is on or shortly after it is off to avoid burns.
2. Do not let the bird bite through the power cord.
3. It will not affect your eyes, so please rest assured!
The light source should shine from above to avoid shining it directly into the bird's eyes for extended periods. Ideally, there should be both shaded and lit areas for the bird to choose from.
4. It may take some time to get used to at first. You can start using it at a distance of about 100 centimeters for about 4 hours. Observe how well you adapt and then adjust accordingly.

Birds kept indoors can also bask in the sun.
Simulating sunlight, full spectrum + UVA ultraviolet light, natural light, color temperature 4000K, birds are more active and beautiful after using supplemental lighting bulbs!
The supplementary light bulb has a power of 9 watts, which is very energy-efficient, with a daily electricity cost of about 0.3 yuan.
It is not dimmable, has an E27 connector, and is suitable for most common household light sockets. The bulb is 14 cm high and 8 cm in diameter.
Made in Taiwan, one-year warranty.
Each one is suitable for an area of ​​approximately 0.5-1 ping (approximately 3.3-6.6 square meters).
It is recommended to keep the lights on for about 8 hours a day.
The light should be directed downwards, at a distance of more than 30 centimeters from the birds, to minimize glare.

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You can purchase a retro lamp holder power cord for an additional 270 yuan for convenience.

Suitable lighting for parrots
(Source: SOE Parrot Forest Pet Park, Yu Chi)
The first requirement is illuminance, and the second is the spectrum; neither can be omitted.
The lack of any of these, especially with less interaction from bird companions or owners, may lead to undesirable behaviors such as self-harm, screaming, or increased aggression. Why is this?
Because birds have three types of photoreceptor cells, including more sensory cells that detect ultraviolet light than humans, birds have made full use of ultraviolet light in their evolution and developed some special abilities.
Confidence: Bird feathers can reflect a more brilliant metallic color under ultraviolet light.
Foraging: Birds of prey can see the ultraviolet reflection in rodent urine.
Pairing, courtship and reproduction: For example, when budgies are in heat, the spots on their cheeks display brilliant colors that can only be seen under ultraviolet light.

Therefore, light is absolutely essential for the psychological and physiological needs of birds. Most wild birds receive at least three hours of full-sunlight in their native habitats, while waterfowl, shorebirds, and birds of prey receive more than five hours. Therefore, in addition to the full spectrum, adequate ultraviolet rays UVA and UVB should be added. UVB will convert vitamin D2 into vitamin D3, which allows the body to absorb calcium, after irradiating the skin. UVA is the key to making birds' feathers colorful, giving them confidence, and thus enabling them to mate and reproduce.

If the purpose of increasing UVB indoors is to allow the skin to absorb and produce Vitamin D, then there is no need for this. Firstly, Vitamin D is not lacking in a rich and diverse diet, and it may even be excessive for parrots (because most parrots hide in dense forests).

Secondly, it is difficult to find suitable light sources for birds in China, and reptile lights have too high a UVB index. Some jungle birds are not suitable for these lights and may even suffer damage to their eyesight and skin. There have been cases of excessive use of UVB abroad, such as in the Amazon rainforest.

Third, excessive UVB exposure can be dangerous.
If you really want to set up a natural light source indoors, you can use UVA. UVA provides birds with a rich color environment, not only in food but also in feathers, where physical colors invisible to humans appear in a variety of colors under UVA light. In this environment, birds not only show greater interest in natural fruits and vegetables but also explore and are curious about their environment and companions, exhibiting their natural instincts (such as preening rather than mating) and not biting their feathers.