World Sparrow Day 2026: Urgent Call to Protect Declining House Sparrow Population

• World Sparrow Day is observed annually on March 20 to raise awareness and encourage conservation efforts for the house sparrow.
• The house sparrow population is rapidly diminishing due to climate change, habitat loss, excessive pesticide usage, pollution, and industrialization.
• Modern buildings lack nesting spaces, contributing to the decline of sparrow populations.
• Initiated by 'Nature Forever' in 2010, World Sparrow Day has expanded to 50 countries; the house sparrow was declared Delhi's state bird in 2012.
• Campaigns like 'Save The Sparrow' by Jagat Kinkhabwala, supported by PM Narendra Modi, emphasize balanced development and sparrow protection.