Arcadia Lighting for Birds

Are Mynah Birds Black? Not if you are another bird

 The Importance of UV to the Bird
A bird kept inside may well be deprived of UV Light. Sunlight passing througha window has most of its UV light filtered out and domestic lighting does not emit UV. Unlike humans birds see UV that is part of natural sunlight. Without the UV it can be likened to us seeing everything in black ond white - only worse.

Birds such as the mynah bird that will appear black to the human eye will appear multi coloured to the avian eye. The same will apply to some white birds.

Birds feathers reflect UV light and it is this plumage reflection which plays a part in sexual selection. Without it some birds can't even differentiate between sexes! Breeding should be more successful with UV light present.

UV light also plays a significant role in the selective intake of food. Ripe fruit and berries appear as a different colour to the bird. What a bird see affect its appetite. Reds are redder and greens are greener. A reluctant feeder needs UVA light to simulate its appetite.

Vitamin D3 is required by birds for healthy bone development. Many species can synthesize D3 from sunlight through their skin. Specifically it is the UVB light within the spectrum that enables D3 synthesis.

• Suitable for use with Arcadia and other fluorescent tubes.
• Splash-proof tube holders for maximum safety.
• Longer tube leads.
• Improved modern design