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India, with its rich biodiversity, boasts unique birds in which every kingdom and union territory has cautiously chosen a State Bird to symbolise its distinct avian range. This selection spans a spectrum, ranging from the resplendent Peacock and Himalayan Monal to the majestic Great Indian Bustard and Sarus Crane.
State | State Bird | Description | WPA Status | IUCN Status |
Andhra Pradesh | Rose Ring Parakeet
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The Rose Ring Parakeet is a small and colorful parrot species found in flocks across urban and rural areas of Andhra Pradesh. | Schedule II | Least Concern |
Arunachal Pradesh | Great Hornbill
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The Great Hornbill is a majestic bird known for its large size and distinctive casque. It inhabits the dense forests of Arunachal Pradesh. | Schedule I | Vulnerable |
Assam | White-winged Duck
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The White-winged Duck is a rare and elusive waterfowl species found in the wetlands and rivers of Assam. | Schedule I | Endangered |
Bihar | House Sparrow
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The House Sparrow is a familiar bird species often found in urban and rural areas of Bihar, known for its adaptability and chirping calls. | Schedule II | Least Concern |
Chhattisgarh | Bastar Hill Myna
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The Hill Myna is a strikingly beautiful bird known for its melodious calls and glossy black plumage. It inhabits the forests of Chhattisgarh. | Schedule I | Vulnerable |
Goa | Flame-throated Bulbul
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The Flame-throated Bulbul is a vibrant bird species with bright plumage, found in the forests and gardens of Goa. | Schedule II | Least Concern |
Gujarat | Greater Flamingo
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The Greater Flamingo is a large wading bird known for its pink plumage and distinctive bill shape. It frequents the coastal areas of Gujarat. | Schedule II | Least Concern |
Haryana | Black Francolin
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The Black Francolin is a game bird species found in the grasslands and agricultural fields of Haryana, known for its distinctive call. | Schedule II | Least Concern |
Himachal Pradesh | Western Tragopan
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The Western Tragopan is a rare and beautiful bird species inhabiting the dense forests of Himachal Pradesh, known for its colorful plumage and elusive nature. | Schedule I | Vulnerable |
Jharkhand | Asian Koel
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The Asian Koel is a common bird species known for its distinctive calls and brood parasitism behavior. It can be found in various habitats across Jharkhand. | Schedule II | Least Concern |
Karnataka | Indian Roller
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The Indian Roller is a colorful bird species often spotted in open woodlands and agricultural areas of Karnataka, known for its aerial acrobatics during courtship displays. | Schedule II | Least Concern |
Kerala | Great Hornbill
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The Great Hornbill is a charismatic bird species found in the lush forests of Kerala, known for its large size and distinctive casque. | Schedule I | Vulnerable |
Madhya Pradesh | Indian Paradise Flycatcher
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The Indian Paradise Flycatcher is a stunning bird species known for its long tail feathers and graceful flight. It inhabits the forests and woodlands of Madhya Pradesh. | Schedule II | Least Concern |
Maharashtra | Yellow-footed Green Pigeon
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The Yellow-footed Green Pigeon is a colorful bird species found in the forests and scrublands of Maharashtra, known for its distinctive yellow feet and green plumage. | Schedule II | Least Concern |
Manipur | Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant
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Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant is a rare and elusive bird species endemic to the montane forests of Manipur, known for its cryptic plumage and shy behavior. | Schedule I | Vulnerable |
Meghalaya | Common Hill Myna
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The Common Hill Myna is a vocal bird species often found in the hilly forests and villages of Meghalaya, known for its ability to mimic various sounds. | Schedule I | Least Concern |
Mizoram | Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant
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Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant is a rare and elusive bird species endemic to the montane forests of Mizoram, known for its cryptic plumage and shy behavior. | Schedule I | Vulnerable |
Nagaland | Blyth’s Tragopan
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Blyth’s Tragopan is a strikingly beautiful bird species found in the dense forests of Nagaland, known for its vibrant plumage and courtship displays. | Schedule I | Vulnerable |
Odisha | Indian Roller
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The Indian Roller is a colorful bird species often spotted in open woodlands and agricultural areas of Odisha, known for its aerial acrobatics during courtship displays. | Schedule II | Least Concern |
Punjab | Northern Goshawk
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The Northern Goshawk is a formidable bird of prey found in the forests and woodlands of Punjab, known for its powerful flight and hunting skills. | Schedule I | Least Concern |
Rajasthan | Indian Bustard
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The Indian Bustard is a critically endangered bird species found in the arid grasslands and desert regions of Rajasthan, known for its large size and ground-dwelling habits. | Schedule I | Critically Endangered |
Sikkim | Blood Pheasant
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The Blood Pheasant is a strikingly beautiful bird species endemic to the high-altitude forests of Sikkim, known for its vivid plumage and elusive behavior. | Schedule I | Least Concern |
Tamil Nadu | Emerald Dove
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The Emerald Dove is a charming bird species found in the forests and gardens of Tamil Nadu, known for its iridescent plumage and gentle cooing calls. | Schedule II | Least Concern |
Telangana | Indian Roller
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The Indian Roller is a colorful bird species often spotted in open woodlands and agricultural areas of Telangana, known for its aerial acrobatics during courtship displays. | Schedule II | Least Concern |
Tripura | Green Imperial Pigeon
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The Green Imperial Pigeon is a large and gregarious bird species found in the forests and plantations of Tripura, known for its iridescent green plumage. | Schedule II | Near Threatened |
Uttar Pradesh | Sarus Crane
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The Sarus Crane is a majestic bird species often seen in wetlands and agricultural fields of Uttar Pradesh, known for its tall stature and vibrant red head. | Schedule I | Vulnerable |
Uttarakhand | Himalayan Monal
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The Himalayan Monal is a stunning bird species found in the alpine forests and meadows of Uttarakhand, known for its vibrant plumage and regal appearance. | Schedule-I | Least Concern |
West Bengal | White-throated Kingfisher
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The White-throated Kingfisher is a common bird species found in various habitats across West Bengal, known for its distinctive call and fishing behavior. | Schedule-II | Least Concern |
Union Territory | State Bird | Description | WPA Status | IUCN Status |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Andaman Wood Pigeon
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The Andaman Wood Pigeon is a bird species endemic to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, known for its distinctive plumage. | Schedule I | Near Threatened |
Chandigarh | Indian Grey Hornbill
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The Indian Grey Hornbill is a bird species commonly found in the forests and urban areas of Chandigarh, known for its peculiar horn-like casque. | Schedule II | Least Concern |
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | Hill Myna
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The Hill Myna, also known as the Gracula religiosa, is a bird species found in the woodlands and urban areas of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, admired for its melodious calls and striking appearance. | Schedule I | Vulnerable |
Lakshadweep | Sooty Tern
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The Sooty Tern is a seabird species found in the coastal areas and coral atolls of Lakshadweep, known for its long migratory journeys. | Not Listed | Least Concern |
Delhi | House Sparrow
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The House Sparrow, a small bird species commonly found in urban areas, represents Delhi as its state bird, known for its adaptability and association with human settlements. | Schedule-II | Least Concern |
Puducherry | Asian Koel
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The Asian Koel, a bird species with a distinctive call, serves as the state bird of Puducherry, commonly found in forests and gardens across the region. | Schedule-II | Least Concern |
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