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World Sparrow Day 2026: Promoting Awareness for House Sparrow Protection
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World Sparrow Day 2026: Urgent Call to Protect Declining House Sparrow Population
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20-03-2026, 07:15
World Sparrow Day 2026: Urgent Call to Protect Declining House Sparrow Population
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World Sparrow Day is observed annually on March 20 to raise awareness and encourage conservation efforts for the house sparrow.
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The house sparrow population is rapidly diminishing due to climate change, habitat loss, excessive pesticide usage, pollution, and industrialization.
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Modern buildings lack nesting spaces, contributing to the decline of sparrow populations.
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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.
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Campaigns like 'Save The Sparrow' by Jagat Kinkhabwala, supported by PM Narendra Modi, emphasize balanced development and sparrow protection.
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