SIGNIFICANCE OF WORLD SPARROW DAY - 2025 - Ms. Ayesha Sabeen M, Head Incharge, PG Department of Psychology, MKJC

 WORLD SPARROW DAY - 2025

World Sparrow Day is celebrated annually on March 20th to raise awareness about the declining sparrow population and the need for their protection, emphasizing the importance of these small birds in our ecosystem. 

WSD (World Sparrow Day) is an initiative of Nature Forever Society. It is celebrated on the 20th of March every year since 2010. World Sparrow Day has become a global event and is celebrated in over 50 countries around the world. It has become popular in Europe and South Asia. Our website is home to a collection of photos and information about 25 different types of sparrow found all over the world.

     The Sparrow Award was launched by Nature Forever Society on 20 March, 2011. The award is given to individuals who have been silently making an impact on the environment over the years. People from all walks of life and backgrounds have received the award.

Sparrows, once common in urban and rural landscapes, face declining populations due to pollution, habitat loss, and urbanisation. World Sparrow Day 2025, themed "I Love Sparrows," raises awareness about their conservation. Simple steps like planting trees, reducing pesticide use, and creating nesting spaces can help restore their numbers and preserve biodiversity.

    Sparrows were once a common sight in our homes, gardens, and streets, filling the air with their cheerful chirps. However, their numbers are decreasing due to pollution, loss of green spaces, and modern construction. World Sparrow Day, celebrated on March 20th, raises awareness about their importance and the need to protect them. The 2025 theme, “I Love Sparrows,” encourages people to care for these little birds and take simple steps like planting trees, providing food, and creating safe nesting spaces. By working together, we can help bring back sparrows and ensure they continue to be a part of our lives.

    The house sparrow, particularly the common species, has long been a familiar presence in human settlements and remains one of the most widely recognised birds. Over centuries, it has adapted alongside us, continuing to thrive in many regions around the world.

However, in recent years, the population of house sparrows has been declining across both urban and rural landscapes. This decline serves as a crucial indicator of environmental degradation, highlighting potential risks to human health and well-being. One major concern is the rising levels of microwave radiation and other environmental changes that may be contributing to the dwindling numbers of these birds. Understanding what is affecting their survival can offer valuable insights into broader ecological impacts, including those on human life.

As a representative of many common bird species, the house sparrow plays a significant role in maintaining biodiversity. Protecting its habitat not only helps conserve sparrows but also safeguards numerous other species that share the same environment.

World Sparrow Day aims to raise awareness about the importance of sparrow conservation and urban biodiversity. This initiative encourages individuals and organisations worldwide to participate in events that promote efforts to protect these birds and their natural habitats. The objective is to inspire collective action, engage more people in conservation efforts, and highlight the urgent need for preserving urban biodiversity.

Beyond a single day of celebration, World Sparrow Day serves as a platform to advocate for long-term conservation measures. It brings together individuals, environmental groups, government agencies, and researchers to emphasise the need for protecting common bird species and their ecosystems. By fostering collaboration, this movement hopes to drive meaningful change in conservation policies and public awareness.

A Blog by

Ms. Ayesha Sabeen M

Head In charge

PG Department of Psychology

Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women (Autonomous)

Vaniyambadi