# Avian Power-Lifters The Parrot Championships in China Shows Off Well-Muscled Birds By Annie Ho | Published 2010-05-14 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parrot-championships References: [incredibleworld.net](http://incredibleworld.net/2010/05/incredible-abilities-of-parrots-revealed-at-the-parrot-championship-in-china/) & [digg](http://digg.com/pets_animals/Parrot_Championship_in_China_Pics) I understand dog breed championships, but parrot championships? Yes, you’ve heard right, I’m talking about a parrot championship located in China. I guess I can see where this is coming from; like dogs, parrots are a smart bunch of animals. After all, they can speak a few words if taught properly. These parrot championships test the abilities and brains of these beautiful birds. In these parrot championships, the parrots are supposed to lift weights and even ride a bike. Oh, did I mention they can rollerblade too? These parrots are awesome, and I can’t wait to see what they can do next! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animal Athletic Competitions:** An opportunity to create unique competitions using animals and training them to showcase their physical abilities and intelligence. - **Pet Training Technology:** Development of technology that can help people train their pets for unique activities and competitions. - **Animal Health and Nutrition:** Research and development of animal health and nutrition products that can help animals build muscle and enhance their physical abilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Care Industry:** A potential growth area for businesses specializing in pet care products and services that can help owners train their pets for competitions. - **Sports and Entertainment Industry:** Opportunity for businesses to create and market more animal-centric sports and entertainment competitions. - **Fitness Industry:** A potential growth area for businesses specializing in animal fitness and training programs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Robotic AI Parrot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onorato-ai.md) - [Humanoid Robot Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-robot-olympics.md) - [Vibrant Bird-Inspired Artful Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macar-parrot.md) - [Conversational Language Learning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parrot-v20.md) - [Street Pole Vault Competitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-pole-vault-competition.md) - [Pride-Honoring Bird Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pride-birds.md) - [Awareness-Boosting Animal Balloons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-balloon.md) - [AI-Powered Chatbots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ping-parrot.md) - [AI-Enhanced Bird Feeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robinsnote-smart-bird-feeder.md)