National Birds Day | 09 Jan 2024

National Bird Day, which has American origins, is celebrated annually on 5^th of January, to raise awareness about the value of birds in the ecosystem.

• The day also aims to raise awareness for the conservation of avian species affected by habitat destruction, reducing food choices, and climate change.
• India's Union Cabinet Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, called for saving the wetlands to preserve bird populations in the country.
  • Wetlands become home to various species of birds in India and sustain ecosystems vital to feed local avian populations.
• National Bird Day is different from occasions such as International Migratory National Bird Day, World Migratory National Bird Day (May 13) , and several other National Bird Days.