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Text: Jiang Yuxuan
Editor|Jiang Yuxuan
Preface
In this world, there is a small bird that is abundant and can be found in almost every corner of the globe. Who is it? The answer is the sparrow that we are very familiar with.
Although sparrows are usually regarded as pest birds in our minds, in fact, the existence of sparrows plays an important role in our human society and ecological environment.
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Sparrows, a common small bird, have long been regarded as destroyers of farmland and are among China's "four pests". However, over time, people's perception of sparrows has changed, and they have begun to realize the importance of sparrows and take steps to protect them.
Sparrows are the most common bird species in China and can be found in both bustling cities and quiet villages. The ancestor of the sparrow was the red-billed, which has evolved through history to form two subspecies of today's Eurasian sparrow and African sparrow.
They are honest but courageous, and often form hundreds of teams to soar in the sky, forming a unique landscape. Since sparrows feed mainly on seeds and insects, they play an important role in controlling pests in farmland.
However, in the 50s of the last century, in order to solve the severe food shortage on the mainland, a large-scale sparrow hunting campaign was launched, mobilizing the participation of the whole population and killing about 2 billion sparrows.
However, this action did not increase food production, but led to insect infestations in many areas, and agricultural losses were exacerbated. Experts have found that sparrows mainly feed on insects in their juvenile years, which can effectively control the pest population. Their massive decline disrupts the ecological balance and, in turn, exacerbates the pest infestation.
Despite its extinction, sparrows have not gone extinct, but have reappeared with great adaptability and fecundity. They are adaptable to a wide range of climates and can survive even in cold winters. The food is also eclectic, eating both seeds and fruits, as well as rotting meat.
In recent years, many people have begun to recognize the value of sparrows and use them as business treasures. Some farmers started breeding sparrows, selling products such as their feathers, furs and egg shells. There are also people who collect sparrow droppings to make traditional Chinese medicine. In order to protect sparrow resources, they are also listed as national protected animals, and it is forbidden to capture them privately.
Sparrows have successfully transformed from "pests" in the past to "treasures" in the present. Their ecosystem services and economic value make their existence more valued and cherished. We need to continue to explore how to protect the sparrows while also achieving a double harvest of agricultural production and ecological balance.
Treasures and future potential of Chinese medicine
Sparrows have many wonderful effects in traditional Chinese medicine. However, you may be surprised to learn that this common bird also has a very unique property – their excrement – sparrow droppings, which is also widely used.
Whether it is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine, modern agricultural technology, or even a key tool in the field of environmental protection, sparrow feces have great potential and value.
Traditional Chinese medicine literature has confirmed that sparrow droppings are a medicinal herb with unique pharmacological effects. Its mild nature makes it a good way to regulate people's qi and blood balance, which is beneficial to the function of kidneys, livers and other organs. Modern scientific research has found that sparrow droppings are not only valuable in medicine, but also in agriculture and environmental protection.
Sparrow droppings are a source of fertilizer rich in nutrients. The nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and other elements contained in it can help improve the yield and quality of crops. Not only that, but the organic matter in sparrow droppings can also help improve the soil texture, making it more conducive to crop growth. Sparrow droppings can also be an alternative to chemical fertilizers, which can reduce both environmental stress and production costs.
On the other hand, microorganisms and other biomass in sparrow feces can be extracted as raw materials for green energy, contributing to sustainable development.
The development and utilization of sparrow feces requires us to pay attention to scientific and technological innovation. We can use advanced separation technology and bioengineering technology to further improve the utilization rate of sparrow feces and make it more effective.
At the same time, we should also strengthen the awareness of environmental protection, treat the natural resource of sparrow feces correctly, and avoid the phenomenon of overexploitation leading to the destruction of the natural ecology.
Sparrow poop is not only a precious legacy left by our ancestors, but also a powerful weapon for us to seek a green development path in the new era. Let us explore this mysterious treasure together, tap its unlimited potential, and make it better serve the progress and development of human society.
The transformation of life from harmful to protective
Sparrows, which were once regarded as pests of farmland, have become an important species that needs to be protected in modern society. With the development of society and the progress of science and technology, people's understanding of life is also deepening.
In the process, the fate of the sparrow has also changed, it is no longer a simple biological species, but a living individual with rich ecosystem significance.
In the past, sparrows were often seen by farmers as pests that spoil crops. At that time, the sparrows were huge in number, and they were undoubtedly a threat to the farmers who worked hard.
For this reason, people took up slingshots and chased the sparrows, as if this was the only way to keep the harvest that season. This "battle" against sparrows involved even the little ones. In that era, the sparrow was a "pest bird" that was spurned by others.
However, as time passed, the fate of the sparrow also quietly changed. Today, they are no longer the "pest birds" that are spurned by others, but have become precious lives that need to be protected together.
The state has classified sparrows as a second-class protected animal, which is not only a kind of compensation for the injustices they have suffered in the past, but also a kind of respect for the natural ecological balance. It is important to know that sparrows are not just pests, they play an important role in nature.
In fact, the relationship between sparrows and humans can be said to be symbiotic and coexistent. In the impression of many people, sparrows always seem to be so afraid of people, and can even be said to live in symbiosis with humans. They look for food scraps outside the back kitchen doors of restaurants or chirp merrily from tree branches in the streets. This closeness has made sparrows a part of our lives.
This coexistence is not always harmonious. We need to keep in mind that sparrows obviously also have an impact on the human environment. So, we need to establish a delicate balance between sparrows and humans. This requires us to take measures at all levels, not only to respect the right of sparrows to live, but also to ensure the harmonious development of human society.
Considering the importance of sparrows and the current decline in numbers, more and more people are choosing scientific and rational sparrow farming, which can not only meet the market demand through standardized management, but also reduce the dependence of sparrows on the wild environment.
The process by which sparrows have gone from being neglected pests to being protected is a reflection of the gradual deepening and progress of human understanding of nature. In the future development, we need to establish the concept of ecological priority and harmonious coexistence with nature, and jointly protect this endless beautiful homeland.
epilogue
Although sparrows were once regarded as pest birds, they also have their own value and role. However, with the acceleration of urbanization, the number of sparrows has gradually decreased, and it is difficult to see them anymore.