What was the theme of the World Migratory Bird day, 2019?
Options
A. Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution!
B. Unifying our Voices for Bird Conservation
C. Their Future is our Future - A Healthy Planet for Migratory Birds and People
D. Year of the Bird
Correct Answer
Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution!
Explanation
The World Migratory Bird Day for 2019 is observed on May 11. It is celebrated twice in the year, which falls on the second Saturday in May and October. In 2019, it will be celebrated on May 11 and October 10. The theme for this year is "Protect Birds: Be the Solution to Plastic Pollution!". It is organized by the Secretariats of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) and the African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbird Agreement (AEWA) along with Environment for the Americas (EFTA). It is celebrated to raise the awareness on the need for protecting the migratory birds and their habitats.
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