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World Sparrow Day
- 22 Mar 2025
- 1 min read
World Sparrow Day, celebrated on 20th March, raises awareness about the declining sparrow population and emphasizes the need to preserve these vital birds for ecological balance.
- World Sparrow Day: It was initiated by "Nature Forever" in 2010 (a bird conservation organization) and is celebrated in over 50 countries.
- The house sparrow is the state bird of Delhi and Bihar, adding to the event's global significance.
- 2025 Theme: "A Tribute to Nature's Tiny Messengers".
- Key Facts About Sparrow: Sparrows aid biodiversity by dispersing seeds, but their numbers are declining due to habitat loss, urbanization, and changes in agriculture. Conservation efforts focus on urban greening and agroecological practices.
- The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus), part of the Passeriformes order and Passeridae family, listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It is a social species, found in groups of 8 to 10, chirping and chattering to communicate with each other.
| Read more: World Sparrow Day 2024 |
