House Sparrows
House sparrows were a common sight in our backyards, and they were easy to spot. However, due to the loss of nature and biodiversity in recent years, spotting house sparrows in the city has become more difficult. The common house sparrow is one of the world’s most common and widespread species. Aside from the house sparrow, there are twenty-six different species of Sparrow.
These species are found on three continents: Asia, Africa, and Europe. Do you know what the main distinction between male and female sparrows is? Females have brown backs with stripes, while males have reddish backs with black bibs. In addition, a male sparrow is slightly larger than a female. The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is the world’s most common and widely seen wild bird. European settlers spread it all over the world, and it can now be found on two-thirds of the planet’s landmasses, including New Zealand, Australia, North America, India, and Europe.
It is only missing in China, Indochina, Japan, and parts of Siberia and Australia from east to tropical Africa. The house sparrow is one of the first birds that most of us remember seeing as children. They used to live in colonies in almost every house in the neighborhood, as well as public places like bus stops and train stations, surviving on food grains and tiny worms.
Many of us have fond memories of house sparrows. Unfortunately, these birds are on the verge of extinction, and their populations are rapidly dwindling. Sparrows live in groups called flocks. They can swim quickly if they sense danger. Sparrows are not territorial in nature; they are protective of their nests and build them. Male sparrows build nests in order to attract females. The house sparrow (Passer domesticus) is a sparrow in the Passeridae family.
House sparrows can live in both urban and rural areas because they are closely related to human habitations. They live in a wide range of habitats and climates and are not found in woodlands, deserts, forests, or grasslands.
World Sparrow Day
Sparrows, also known as common House Sparrows, can be found on all seven continents. You can see sparrows everywhere, and they are a part of our daily lives. House sparrows, on the other hand, are becoming extinct all over the world, including in India. The house sparrow is one of the first birds most of us remember seeing as children. They used to live in colonies in nearly every house in the neighborhood, as well as public places such as bus stops and train stations, surviving on food grains and tiny worms. Many of us have fond memories of house sparrows.
Unfortunately, these birds are on the verge of extinction, and their populations are rapidly dwindling. The sparrow, specifically the common house sparrow, is one of the most common birds on the planet. It is one of humankind’s oldest companions. They evolved along with us over time. Sparrows were once a common bird all over the world, but in recent years, this bird has been on the verge of extinction across much of its natural range, both in urban and rural habitats.
Their decline is an indicator of the ongoing degradation of the environment around us. As a result, World Sparrow Day is observed on March 20 to raise awareness about sparrows and other common birds that are threatened by the environment and are on the verge of extinction. During our childhood, we all listened to our grandparents and parents tell us stories about sparrows, monkeys, foxes, kings, queens, and so on. Previously, we were mostly woken up by the melodious chirping of sparrows, but these common house sparrows are now on the verge of extinction.
It is said that sparrows are now only a memory. Natural flora and fauna are being disrupted as a result of large and massive towering buildings, and this ubiquitous bird is no longer a common sight. Every year on March 20th, World Sparrow Day is observed to raise awareness. We hope that on this day, individuals, various government agencies, and scientific communities will devise solutions to save them. Every year on March 20, World Sparrow Day is observed to raise awareness and protect house sparrows.
The first World Sparrow Day was held in 2010. On World Sparrow Day, March 20, experts say there is a need to raise awareness about their conservation. The main causes of their decline are thought to be increased pollution, urbanization, global warming, and dwindling ecological resources.
World Sparrow Day is an initiative of the Nature Forever Society, a non-governmental organization (NGO) led by internationally recognized conservationist Mohammed Dilawar. The idea for World Sparrow Day came from the Nature Forever Society of India and the Eco-Sys Action Foundation of France.
History
World Sparrow Day is an initiative started by the Nature Forever Society of India (founded by Mohammed Dilawar) in collaboration with the Eco-Sys Action Foundation of France and many other organizations around the world. Though the holiday bears the name Sparrow, it was created primarily to raise awareness of Sparrows, but it also includes the beauty and biodiversity of other common birds that may share the same space as us.
Mohammed Dilawar, a dedicated conservationist, initiated the campaign to provide special care for house Sparrows in Nashik. The idea to make the campaign official arose during an informal discussion at the Nature Forever Society’s office. Following that, the first World Sparrow Day was celebrated in 2010 all over the world.
It established a platform for bird conservationists to network and share conservation ideas. It aims to serve as a point of contact for people all over the world to come together and raise awareness about the importance of protecting common biodiversity or species of lower conservation status.
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