🟠 Why Bright Colours Help Save Birds 🐦

Here’s something most people don’t know about cats and birds:
Birds see the world in a totally different way.

Unlike humans, birds can detect ultraviolet (UV) light and an incredible range of colours — far beyond what our eyes can perceive. Their colour vision is one of the most advanced in the animal kingdom. This means they’re naturally more alert to:

✅ Bright reds, oranges, and yellows

✅ Bold, high-contrast patterns like stripes and colour blocks

This amazing ability helps them spot predators quickly… but only if those predators are visible.

The Hidden Problem: Cats and Bird Predation

In Aotearoa New Zealand, our native birds face a serious threat from domestic cats. While we love our feline companions, many of them are instinctive hunters. Even a well-fed pet cat may catch and kill birds for sport — especially ground-feeding or slow-flying native species like fantails, silvereyes, or robins.

That’s where Bright Cats collar covers come in.

How Our Collar Covers Help

Our covers are specially designed to make cats highly visible to birds — without affecting their comfort. Made with bright, UV-visible colours and eye-catching patterns, the covers signal danger to birds early enough for them to escape.

🌿 Less successful hunting = more native birds protected
😺 Gentle on your cat. Powerful for wildlife.

We’re proud to be part of a movement that helps everyday pet owners take simple, effective action for conservation. It’s a small change that makes a real difference.

💚 Ready to Help Wildlife from Your Backyard? Explore our collar covers and support bird-safe cats.