Birds
- How do you feel about birds? (Why do you feel that way?)
I feel that birds are the beautiful creatures of God. They add beauty to the natural habitat and I love watching and feeding birds. Also, I love waking up to the sweet chirping sounds of the birds.
- How do Indian people feel about birds?
Indian people love to keep birds as pets and some like to admire them by watching them flying freely in the sky. People in India also like to keep water bowls on the roofs to feed water to the thirsty birds and can often be seen feeding nuts and seeds to the birds in the parks or gardens.
- Are there many birds near your home?
Yes, there are many birds near my home. Actually, there is a park in front of my home and I often see flocks of birds chirping in the mornings and evenings.
- Have you seen many different kinds of birds? (near your home)
Yes, I have seen different kinds of birds such as house sparrows, crows, parrots, Indian Robin, etcetera.
- Do any birds have any particular significance in India?
Yes, the peacock is the national bird of India and is considered quite auspicious. It has religious sentiments of Indians attached to it. Also, birds in general are associated with spiritual bliss in India.
- Do you think birds should be protected? (Why? / Why not? How can they be protected?)
Yes, I think birds should be protected at any cost as they play an important part in keeping the balance of nature. They must be protected to ensure the effectiveness of biodiversity. They can be protected by preserving their natural habitat and reducing air pollution and global warming.
- Do Indian people like raising (keeping) pet birds?
Yes, Indian people like keeping pet birds such as parrots and love birds.
- Have you ever raised (kept) a pet bird?
No, I have never raised a pet bird but I would really like to keep one in the future.
