World Migratory Birds Day,May 8
According to Wikipedia"In 2006, the United Nations established World Migratory Bird Day to be held on the second weekend of May every year". The event was found by the UN, in agreement with the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds, to raise awareness of the migratory linkages between regions of the globe. World Migratory Bird Day events have been held in 118 nations.
Each year, the United Nations announces a uniting theme for the events. Theme of 2021 World Migrant Bird Day is "Sing, Fly, Soar – Like a Bird!" It focuses on bird songs and bird fights to inspire the people around the world in protecting migrant birds.
Threats Faced by Migrant Birds
- Habitat loss
- Illegal hunting
- Collision with the man made objects
- Power lines
- Climate changes
- Pollution
What Migrant Birds Do?
Migrant birds are world travelers. They travel from their home environment to some similar environment to survive the seasonal changes and to breed. They travel over oceans and continents for months.
Importance of Migrant Birds
- Migrant birds act as pest control.
- It helps in dispersal of seeds to maintain biodiversity.
- Some ducks transport fish eggs to new water bodies.
- Their wastes and egg shell act as organic fertilizer.
- They play the role of both prey and predator in the food chain.
