‘World Migratory Bird Day 2022’

May 17, 2022

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is marked twice a year on the second Saturday in May and the second Saturday in October.

When is World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) celebrated in 2022?

In 2022, World Migratory Bird Day is on May 14^th and October 18^th.

What is the objective of the World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD)?

To safeguard habitats of migratory birds and ensure a healthy avian population. To raise awareness regarding the problems faced by migratory birds and the need for international collaboration to safeguard them. Birds play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance and they are the indicators of the environment.

In which year was World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) first celebrated?

It was first marked in 2006 when the United Nations (UN) decided to increase awareness regarding worldwide migratory linkages. Around 118 countries participate in the event.

The World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) is part of which agreement?

The UN Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds.

How many bird species migrate globally?

Around 4,000 bird species i.e. 40% of the bird population migrate. They go to warmer climates in the winter twice a year and then return to breed.

What is the theme of World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD), 2022?

The theme for 2022 is “Dim the Lights for Birds at Night.”

What is the impact of light pollution on migratory birds?

Light pollution disorients the flight of birds at night, which results in collisions and deaths of millions of birds each year. Light pollution leads to changes in the migration patterns of birds by disrupting their long-distance migrations. Light pollution is increasing by 2.2% per year from 2012 to 2016.

Which migratory birds are mainly impacted by light pollution?

Nocturnally migrating birds such as ducks, geese, sandpipers, and songbirds are particularly affected by light pollution. Some seabirds get attracted to artificial lights on land and become prey for rats and cats.