- The World Migratory Bird Day is now celebrated twice a year. Once on the second Saturday of May as well as the second Saturday in October also.
- In 2018, the day is observed on October 13, 2018.
- The theme for the day in 2018 is “Unifying our Voices for Bird Conservation”
- The day is observed in order to raise awareness and highlight the need for protecting migratory birds and their habitats.
