May 13, 2023, is Global Bird Day, which is also celebrated as Endemic Bird Day in many parts of the world. Bird watchers observe the day by organising birding activities and urging non-birders to appreciate the beauty and variety of birds. Towards this end, birder Sriram Reddy is conducting a walk in Kandlakoya Oxygen Park in Hyderabad.
Explaining the significance of Global Bird Day, Sriram says, “In colder countries, this is the season when birds breed. A lot of resident birds return to their natural habitat and build nests. Bird watchers take this opportunity to spot local birds, their habitat, and do a bird count.”
In warmer countries like India, it is Endemic Bird Day, a day to spot birds in one’s area. Endemic birds are species that are restricted to specific geographic regions. These endemic birds play a crucial role in maintaining the biodiversity of their respective regions and are often indicators of the health of local ecosystems.
