World Sparrow Day

March 22, 2023

World Sparrow Day is observed every year on March 20^th.
It is designated to raise awareness about sparrow conservation and protection, as their numbers are declining globally.
The theme of World Sparrow Day 2023 is “I Love Sparrows”.
A sparrow is a member of the genus Passer. They are small passerine birds which belong to the family Passeridae.
The genus has about 30 species around the world.
- The best known of these is the house sparrow, Passer domesticus.
World Sparrow Day is a joint initiative by the Nature Forever Society, India, an NGO by Mohammed Dilawar (internationally acclaimed conservationist) along with other global organisations.
- The main purpose of the Nature Forever Society is to save common flora and fauna including sparrows by involving citizens.
First World Sparrow Day was celebrated on March 20, 2010.