Malaysia plays vital role in global bird conservation

THIS year’s theme for World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD), “Creating Bird-Friendly Cities & Communities”, highlights the importance of adapting urban and rural environments to support the survival of migratory birds.

Observed biannually on May 10 and Oct 11, WMBD focuses our attention on the seasonal movement of birds across the globe, especially along routes like the East Asian–Australasian Flyway (EAAF), which stretches from Arctic Russia and Alaska to Australia and New Zealand.