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National Bird Day is not just a celebration, but a call to action, raising public awareness about the realities of poultry farming, the bird trade, and ways to improve the welfare of birds already in the wild. in captivity.
National Bird Day was established by the Avian Welfare Coalition (Image: Shutterstock)
National Bird Day 2025: Birds play an important role in our ecosystem, dispersing seeds, pollinating plants and controlling insect populations. These feathered creatures also bring us much joy with their songs and colorful plumage. But each year, millions of birds are captured in the wild or bred in confinement for commercial profit or human amusement. They are captured in conditions that do not meet the instinctive physical and behavioral needs of these wild animals, leading to their death.
To reduce this suffering of birds, National Bird Day is celebrated every year on January 5. This day is not just a celebration but a call to action to raise public awareness about the realities of cruel bird farming, the destructive bird trade and ways to improve the well-being of birds already in captivity. .
Before this day, let's take a closer look at its theme, history, meaning and ways to celebrate this day.
National Bird Day: History
National Bird Day was established by the Avian Welfare Coalition (AWC), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting birds from cruelty and abuse, in 2002. The day coincides with the annual Christmas Bird Count. , a long-standing tradition in the US that tracks bird populations around the world.
The day was founded to educate the public about the many threats facing birds, particularly those affected by habitat destruction, climate change, illegal trade and captivity.
National Bird Day: Importance
This day has immense meaning as it serves as a reminder to celebrate the beauty and importance of birds. In addition, the day raises awareness about the decline in bird populations and the urgent need for their conservation.
On this day, organizations bring together individuals and organizations to work for a common cause and encourage sustainable practices to protect bird habitats.
Since ancient times, the importance of birds has been recognized in India. From mythology to fine art, birds hold a special place in Indian culture. By celebrating National Bird Day, we can reconnect with this rich heritage and advocate for bird conservation.
National Bird Day 2025: how to celebrate
- Go bird watching: Take a trip to a local park or nature reserve to see different birds in their natural habitat.
- Learn about birds: Read books/articles and educate people about the plight of captive birds and the importance of conservation. In this way we can contribute to a better future for birds.
- Watch documentaries: Watch a documentary like Broken Wings. This is a unique musical film that tells the untold story of bird poaching around the world.
- Build a bird feeder: You can also hang a bird feeder with food and water in your backyard and watch the birds come to eat.
- Make crafts with birds: Make birdhouses, bird mobiles or even just color drawings of birds on this day.
- Become a helping hand: Support bird rescues, conservation organizations, and sanctuaries working to protect birds and their habitats.
- Raise your voice: The most important thing is to stop frequenting stores that sell birds or use them for display.
