Saudi Arabia boosts efforts to protect endangered bird species

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia commemorated World Migratory Bird Day on Saturday as the UN works to promote awareness of migratory birds and their role in the Kingdom’s natural environment.

Marked on May 8, World Migratory Bird Day is an annual awareness-raising campaign that promotes the conservation of migratory birds and their natural habitats.

The event also exposes the threats faced by migratory birds and their ecological importance.