World Sparrow Day

World Sparrow Day

News: World Sparrow Day, observed on March 20, serves as a poignant reminder of the significance of these small birds in our ecosystem.

About:
 In India, the Nature Forever Society initiated this observance, emphasizing the importance of saving house sparrows and other common birds.
 The society was founded by Mohammed Dilawar, an Indian conservationist who championed sparrow conservation efforts in Nasik.

Significance:
 Sparrows play a vital role in our ecosystem:
 They help improve biodiversity by spreading plant seeds through their consumption and excretion.
 Their presence contributes to healthier and greener environments.
 Unfortunately, the sparrow population has significantly declined over time, impacting the ecosystem.

More about sparrows:
 House sparrows belong to a group known as passerines, from the order. These small, grey-brown birds are sexually dimorphic, meaning that the males and females do not look similar.
 They are highly opportunistic feeders.
 IUCN Status: Endangered