List of Indian state birds

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List of Indian State Birds represents a collection of birds that have been officially designated as symbols for each state and union territory in India. These birds are chosen for their uniqueness, cultural significance, and ecological importance to their respective regions. This list not only showcases the rich avian diversity of India but also highlights the importance of bird conservation and the need to protect these natural treasures.

Overview

India, with its vast geographical diversity, hosts a wide range of habitats, from the Himalayan ranges in the north to the coastal regions in the south, and from the desert landscapes in the west to the dense forests in the east. This diversity is reflected in the variety of birds found across the country. Each Indian state and union territory has selected a bird that best represents its environmental richness and cultural heritage.

List of State Birds

Below is a comprehensive list of the state birds of India, categorized by their respective states and union territories.

Andhra Pradesh

• Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis)

Arunachal Pradesh

• Great Hornbill (Buceros bicornis)

Assam

• White-winged Wood Duck (Asarcornis scutulata)

Bihar

• House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)

Chhattisgarh

• Hill Myna (Gracula religiosa)

Goa

• Flame-throated Bulbul (Pycnonotus gularis)

Gujarat

• Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus)

Haryana

• Black Francolin (Francolinus francolinus)

Himachal Pradesh

• Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus)

Jharkhand

• Asian Koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus)

Karnataka

• Indian Roller

Kerala

• Great Hornbill

Madhya Pradesh

• Indian Paradise Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi)

Maharashtra

• Yellow-footed Green Pigeon (Treron phoenicoptera)

Manipur

• Mrs. Hume's Pheasant (Syrmaticus humiae)

Meghalaya

• Hill Myna

Mizoram

• Mrs. Hume's Pheasant

Nagaland

• Blyth's Tragopan (Tragopan blythii)

Odisha

• Indian Roller

Punjab

• Northern Goshawk (Accipiter gentilis)

Rajasthan

• Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps)

Sikkim

• Blood Pheasant (Ithaginis cruentus)

Tamil Nadu

• Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica)

Telangana

• Indian Roller

Tripura

• Green Imperial Pigeon (Ducula aenea)

Uttar Pradesh

• Sarus Crane (Grus antigone)

Uttarakhand

• Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus)

West Bengal

• White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis)

Union Territories

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

• Andaman Wood Pigeon (Columba palumboides)

Chandigarh

• Indian Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros birostris)

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu

• Common Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica)

Lakshadweep

• Sooty Tern (Onychoprion fuscatus)

Delhi

• House Sparrow

Puducherry

• Asian Koel

Significance

The selection of state birds not only acknowledges the rich avian biodiversity of India but also plays a crucial role in the conservation efforts for these species. By promoting awareness and fostering pride among the local populations, these symbols help in the protection of the birds and their habitats.

Conservation Challenges

Many of the state birds of India face threats from habitat loss, pollution, hunting, and climate change. Conservation efforts are essential to ensure that these birds continue to thrive in their natural habitats.