State birds are officially recognized birds that represent the natural heritage, biodiversity, and cultural identity of each state and union territory in India. Every Indian state and union territory except Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has selected a particular bird species as its symbol to promote awareness about wildlife conservation and ecological importance in their state. These birds are usually chosen because they are commonly found in the region, have cultural significance, or represent the unique environment of that area.
For example, the Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) is the state bird of several states such as Karnataka, Odisha, and Telangana, while the Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus) represents Uttarakhand.
Below given lists of State Birds of Indian States and Union Territories:
State Birds of Indian States:
| No. | State | State Bird | Scientific Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Rose ringed Parakeet | Psittacula krameri |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | Great Hornbill | Buceros bicornis |
| 3 | Assam | White-winged Wood Duck | Asarcornis scutulata |
| 4 | Bihar | House Sparrow | Passer domesticus |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | Hill Myna | Gracula religiosa |
| 6 | Goa | Flame-throated Bulbul | Pycononotus gularis |
| 7 | Gujarat | Greater Flamingo | Phoenicopterus roseus |
| 8 | Haryana | Black Francolin | Francolinus francolinus |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | Western Tragopan | Tragopan melanocephalus |
| 10 | Jharkhand | Asian Koel | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
| 11 | Karnataka | Indian Roller | Coracias benghalensis |
| 12 | Kerala | Great Indian Hornbill | Buceros bicornis |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | Asian Paradise Flycatcher | Terpsiphone paradisi |
| 14 | Maharashtra | Yellow-footed Green Pigeon | Treron phoenicoptera |
| 15 | Manipur | Mrs. Hume's Pheasant | Syrmaticus humiae |
| 16 | Meghalaya | Hill Myna | Gracula religiosa |
| 17 | Mizoram | Mrs. Hume's Pheasant | Syrmaticus humiae |
| 18 | Nagaland | Blyth's Tragopan | Tragopan blythii |
| 19 | Odisha | Indian Roller | Coracias benghalensis |
| 20 | Punjab | Northern Goshawk | Accipiter gentilis |
| 21 | Rajasthan | Great Indian Bustard | Ardeotis nigriceps |
| 22 | Sikkim | Blood Pheasant | Ithaginis cruentus |
| 23 | Tamil Nadu | Emerald Dove | Chalcophaps indica |
| 24 | Telangana | Indian Roller | Coracias benghalensis |
| 25 | Tripura | Green Imperial Pigeon | Ducula aenea |
| 26 | Uttar Pradesh | Sarus Crane | Antigone antigone |
| 27 | Uttarakhand | Himalayan Monal | Lophophorus impejanus |
| 28 | West Bengal | White-throated Kingfisher | Halcyon smyrnensis |
State Birds of Union Territories:
| No. | Union Territory | State Bird | Scientific Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Andaman Wood Pigeon | Columba palumboides |
| 2 | Chandigarh | Indian Grey Hornbill | Ocyceros birostris |
| 3 | Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | No officially state bird | - |
| 4 | Delhi | House Sparrow | Passer domesticus |
| 5 | Jammu and Kashmir | Kalij Pheasant | Lophura leucomelanos |
| 6 | Ladakh | Black-necked Crane | Grus nigricollis |
| 7 | Lakshadweep | Brown Noddy | Anous Stolidus |
| 8 | Puducherry | Asian Koel | Eudynamys scolopaceus |
Also Read:
Capital of Indian states and Union territories
State Animals of Indian states and Union territories
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q.1 What is the state bird of Maharashtra?
Answer: The state bird of Maharashtra is the Yellow-footed Green Pigeon Scientific name (Treron phoenicoptera), locally known as Hariyal.
Q.2 Which state bird is the largest flying bird in India?
Answer: The Great Indian Bustard, the state bird of Rajasthan, is one of the largest flying birds in the world.
Q.3 Which bird is the state bird of the most Indian states?
Answer: The Indian Roller (Coracias benghalensis) is the state bird of Karnataka, Odisha, and Telangana.
Q.4 What is the state bird of Delhi?
Answer: The House Sparrow (Passer domesticus) is the state bird of Delhi. It is also the state bird of Bihar.
Q.5 Which Union Territory has the Brown Noddy as its state bird?
Answer: Lakshadweep has the Brown Noddy (Anous Stolidus) as its state bird.
We hope this complete lists of State Birds of Indian states and Union Territories helped you in your preparation.
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