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A Bird’s Role

In reality, humans need birds far more than they need us.

In reality, humans need birds far more than they need us. In fact, humans’ study of birds have inspired profound scientific findings like airplanes and evolution (Darwin’s study of finches). On top of that, around 5% of the plants humans use for food and medicine are pollinated by birds. Birds are also one of the most crucial species in our global ecosystem. For millennia, birds have provided insect and rodent control, dispersed seed, and pollinated plants. Entire ecosystems such as marshes, wetlands and coral reefs would cease to exist as we know them if it were not for birds.

The Story of

the Dodo Bird and its Tree

Not so Long ago… When people sailed the seven seas searching for wealth and treasure, certain voyagers from the Netherlands landed in Madagascar in the year 1507. Not long after, they noticed a species of bird plodding across the land. Docile and meaty, these “Dodo birds” as they called them seemed to be an easy meal for our travelers, and so began a chain reaction of tainted discovery and great loss.

174 years later, a certain tree called the Calvaria tree, which contained seeds that had incredible healing abilities was being sought after to treat all kinds of ailments and disease. When the settlers tried to plant more of these trees, despite their best efforts, they simply would not grow. For years, these people made it a scientific mission to find out what was wrong and how they could once again reap the benefits of the magical Calvaria tree. After years of research, they discovered to their dismay that this tree would not thrive without the fertilized droppings of a certain bird - the Dodo bird that had now been hunted to extinction.

Why We

Need to
Protect Birds

Despite their importance, bird species are declining at a shocking rate. One in eight bird species is now threatened with extinction. By learning about birds, we can become aware and take action for this environmental crisis.

A Bird’s Life

A bird traverses the land consuming seed-containing fruits and then can travel hundreds of miles dropping fertilized seed along its way. Now multiply millions of birds by billions of dropped seeds - That’s a lot of trees and plant life all thanks to birds!

Farmers Helping Farmers

Birds play an important part in agricultural production by eating unwanted pests from both crops and livestock, helping to prevent the depletion of crops.

Vulture Culture

Vultures play a massive role in ecosystems worldwide. By scavenging decomposing animals, they clean the environment and prevent the spread of disease to other animals and humans.

What are the

THREATS TO BIRDS

40% of birds are at risk of extinction worldwide.
Since 1970, the bird population in North America has reduced by 2.9 billion.
One in every 11 bird species (of 261 species in India) is facing a long term decline over the last 20 years.

Why?

Habitat Destruction

Just over half of Earth’s land area has been completely taken over by humans. Activities such as agriculture, logging, deforestation and overuse of land by humans have caused climate change and an imbalance of invasive species which are altering and destroying bird habitats.

Agriculture

Global agriculture threatens 74% of the 1,480 species of birds already at risk of extinction worldwide. Agriculture is behind 80% of deforestation on the planet, especially in tropical regions, which is the home of almost all bird species.

Invasive Species

When new species are introduced into an ecosystem due to global climate change or human transportation, they carry disease-causing microorganisms which affect the foliage in the area and thereby majorly affecting the birdlife that eat this foliage. Over the last five hundred years, invasive species have been responsible for the extinction of at least 65 bird species.

But the Biggest Threat to Birds?

Humans

Indonesia has lost around 160 threatened bird species due to habitat loss and bird trade. In 2005 it was estimated that hunters have taken half a million birds every year from the jungles of Sumatra to sell as pets.

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Amazing Birds on The Verge of
Extinction

Here are just a few

Indian Vulture

Forest Owlet

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Indian Bustard

Bengal Florican

Siberian Crane

Baer’s Pochard

Kakapo

Hooded Grebe

Snowy Owl

Great Curassow

California condor

African Grey Parrot

Regent Honeyeater

Himalayan Quail

Fruit Dove

WHAT'S OUR MISSION & VISION?

PROTECTING BIRDS IS PROTECTING OURSELVES

Our aim is to raise awareness of the importance of birds for the longevity of Earth, educate people about the threats to birds and to inspire people to take action and do what they can to help save birds. Saving birds is saving ourselves.

Species

Birds are a far more important species than we give them credit for. Without birds, our earth would not be full of the green life we see everyday.

Society

We engage and educate the public to support nature conservation. We acknowledge that people are not adequately taught about the intricacies of our environment and so we aim to fill that educational gap.

Systems

Human systems are leading to the destruction of nature. Our goal is to spread awareness about the top most dangerous systems so that we can slowly start to make a change for the better.

Habitat

You can make a difference for birds! If humans can destroy bird habitats, we can also rebuild. Bird’s habitats are feasible to create and we aim to educate people on how to do so.

STEPS WE CAN TAKE TO SAVE BIRDS

Raise awareness!

Our aim is to raise awareness of the importance of birds for the longevity of Earth, educate people about the threats to birds and to inspire people to take action and do what they can to help save birds. Saving birds is saving ourselves.

Take action!

You can make a difference. Whether it’s with your school or community, or just you and your family, YOU can help the bird population to grow so that our earth can regenerate. Here are a few ways you can help:

Your Home is My Home

Place small bird feeders and waterers outside your home to help replace the food and water sources that have been taken by humans. The birds will thank you!

Monsoon Project

Band together with your local government and ask permission to use forest land to make a pond ecosystem.
Start digging! Create a trench large enough for a large pond or small lake and let the monsoon rains fill it up.
Buy fish and place them in the water.
This will do absolute wonders for the bird population in your area! Birds will flock to your lovingly made ecosystem and you’ll know you’ve made a difference for your local birds.

Nurture Our Nature

Buy birds that you see in cages in the marketplace.
Improve their lives by feeding them, strengthening and mating them and then release them to nature where they belong.
Even one revitalized bird can create a chain reaction of many healthy birds in the future. Take the future into your hands (literally!).

Shri Anandha Kalpha Foundation is here for birds!

SAK Foundation encourages everyone to join hands with us in this awareness campaign, whether it’s creating small local ecosystems, raising birds yourself or in the form of a much-appreciated donation! By helping our efforts, you are helping birds to save the environment.

Donations

Your donations go towards amazing things! But we’re not just asking you to take action. Save Birds Save Yourself participates in projects for birds like creating ecosystems, raising healthy birds, planting trees, traveling to colleges and schools and rallying the people all over India! We appreciate your contribution!

SAVING BIRDS

Do’s & Dont’s

Start now! The best thing you can do now is know about what to do to help improve the quality of birds’ lives. Here are some practical do’s and don’ts for everyday use:

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