World Sparrow Day Radiation pollution threaten bird population

Category : Wildlife | Location : Andhra Pradesh  | Posted on 2025-03-20 06:12:05

VIJAYAWADA: Sparrows, once an integral part of households and farms, are now on the brink of extinction due to rapid urbanisation, air pollution, radiation from cell towers, and habitat loss. On World Sparrow Day, observed every year on March 20, conservationists stress the urgent need to protect these tiny birds that play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.

Source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2025/Mar/20/world-sparrow-day-radiation-pollution-threaten-bird-population