There is currently one obstacle: The few LED bird lamps on the market (e.g. birdking or LEDx) only emit UVA light according to their own statement. Although this part of the light spectrum is very important for a bird's wellbeing and enables them to fully unfold their behavioural repertoire since birds see in this wave range. However, to produce vital vitamin D3, which is required for a healthy calcium metabolism, birds need UVB light. Established fluorescent bird lamps usually emit UVB light.

However, this is not as easily transferrable to LED technology since the wrong wave range can lead to vitamin D3 overdosing or burns of the eye. But LED bird lamps able to compete with fluorescent lights will surely soon enter the market.