World Migratory Bird Day takes place on May 8 and October 9 every year to spread awareness about the importance of migratory birds and highlights their need for conservation.

• This year's World Migratory Bird Day 2022 campaign will focus on the theme of “Light Pollution”.
• At least 4,000 different bird species travel long distances, making up about 40% of the world’s bird population.
• The purpose of World Migratory Bird Day is to increase public awareness on the issues migrating birds encounter, their ecological importance, and the need for global cooperation to safeguard them.
• They migrate in search of food. Twice a year, these birds spend the winter in warmer regions before coming home to reproduce.