The Magnificent Official State Birds of India you just can’t miss
The Magnificent Official State Birds of India you just can’t miss
India is the native land of some of the most beautiful birds in the world. India is home to approximately 1,250 species of birds, which is equal to 12.5% in the whole world! India has the peacock as its national bird. In addition to that, every Indian state has its own official state birds which has some relation to the state.
So here is a list of Official State Birds of all the Indian States, check out which is the official bird of your state….
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Andhra Pradesh
Official Bird: Indian Roller
Indian Subcontinent hosts a wide variety of Roller birds. Indian roller is one of the most beautiful Roller species. This state is the home of the magnificent beauty, Indian Roller.
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Arunachal Pradesh
Official Bird: Green Hornbill
Green Hornbill or Great hornbill is one of the members of the great family of Hornbills. It’s beautiful body colours make it one bird you can’t miss when it flys.
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Assam
Official Bird: White-winged wood duck
They are only found in Asia and Assam is only a lucky few to host this species. It is a beautiful sight to watch this duck swim since you won’t get to see a white duck anywhere.
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Bihar
Official Bird: House Sparrow
The most visible bird all over India is undoubtedly sparrow. Bihar recognises this fact and it is the official bird of the state.
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Chhattisgarh
Official Bird: Hill Myna
Hill Manya has a bright orange-yellow patch of naked skin and fleshy wattles on the side of its head and nape. At about 29 cm length, it is one of the gorgeous birds you can find in this state.
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Delhi
Official Bird: House Sparrow
Sparrow and pigeons are the only birds that can be seen in the national capital. Come on, who we are kidding? Pollutions levels are worst in Delhi! Sparrow is the only choice.
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Goa
Official Bird: Black-crested bulbul
It is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. It is found from the Indian subcontinent to southeast Asia. Known for its beauty, it is happy to feed on insects and fruits rather than the Goan Feni.
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Gujrat
Official Bird: Greater flamingo
Greater flamingo is the most widespread species of the flamingo family and it is found is India. Gujrat is one of the states that hosts this species.
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Haryana
Official Bird: Black Francolin
The black francolin is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. It was formerly known as the Black Partridge. It is the state bird of Haryana.
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Uttrakhand
Official Bird: Himalayan monal
Himalayan monal is a bird in the pheasant family. It is considered a sub-species of other monal of the west. It is also the national bird of Nepal.
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Himachal Pradesh
Official Bird: Western tragopan
The western tragopan or western horned tragopan is a medium-sized brightly plumed pheasant found along the Himalayas. It is extremely endangered and is globally threatened.
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Jammu and Kashmir
Official Bird: Black-necked crane
The black-necked crane is a medium-sized crane that is famous for its amazing looks. It breeds in winter and is culturally protected among Kashmiris and Buddhists. The interesting fact about it is that both sexes look alike.
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Jharkhand
Official Bird: Koel
Koel is one common bird found in India. The sweet singing voice coming from the trees is of Koel. It is the official bird of Jharkhand.
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Karnataka
Official Bird: Indian Roller
Karnataka has some very good habitats for wildlife. One of its residents is the Indian Roller. It is a popular bird there and are commonly seen perched along roadside trees and wires.
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Madhya Pradesh
Official Bird: Asian paradise flycatcher
Asian paradise flycatchers are medium sized birds native to Asia. What separates them from other birds is their long tail which seems to be swinging like a ribbon every time they move! They are least concerned but not endangered.
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Maharashtra
Official Bird: Yellow-footed green pigeon
Though Yellow-footed green pigeon has a similar structure as a pigeon, it is much different in looks. It shows a variety of colors on its skin and that is why its such an eye candy to watch.
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Manipur
Official Bird: Mrs. Hume’s pheasant
It was discovered in India. The strange name comes from the British Naturalist Allan Octavian Hume to commemorate his wife Mary Ann Grindall Hume. It is a beauty, ain’t it?
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Meghalaya
Official Bird: Hill myna
Hill Myna can be easily found in Meghalaya as this species occurs in moist or semi-evergreen forest in lowlands, hills and mountains. Fun fact about hill myna is its ability to mimic noises including human speech!
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Mizoram
Official Bird: Mrs. Hume’s pheasant
Mrs. Hume pheasant one more time. It is also the national bird of Mizoram! It is a common bird there and you can even see it crossing highways sometimes!
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Nagaland
Official Bird: Mrs. Hume’s pheasant
It is also the state bird of Nagaland! Mrs. Hume (Not the woman, the bird) has a lot of cultural significance and its exclusivity of its regional habitats makes them so important!
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Odisha
Official Bird: Indian Roller
Indian Roller once again! They are also found in Orissa and since Indian Roller is considered as sacred among the Hindus, this state has elevated its status by making it the national bird.
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Puducherry
Official Bird: Asian koel
Koel is the bird known for its melodious voice. The Puducherry has made this bird its official state bird.
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Punjab
Official Bird: Northern goshawk
Northern goshawk is a medium-large raptor. As a species in the Accipiter genus, the goshawk is often considered a true “hawk”. No doubt, It is “Punjab da puttar“!
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Rajasthan
Official Bird: The Great Indian Bustard
This bird is only found in the Indian subcontinent. It is the heaviest bird in the world that can fly! With heavy losses in its habitat, this bird in now a critically endangered spice.
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Sikkim
Official Bird: Blood Pheasant
This bird belongs to the pheasant family. This relatively small, short-tailed pheasant is widespread and fairly common in the eastern Himalayas. It has a blood red clour all over its body, hence the name!
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Tamil Nadu
Official Bird: Emerald dove
Emerald dove is a pigeon which is a widespread resident breeding bird in the tropical and sub-tropical parts of the Indian Subcontinent. It is found in the Tamil Nadu region and is known for its bright green color on its wings.
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Telangana
Official Bird: Indian Roller
As most of the population of this bird in is in India and it has an exceptional beauty, many Indian states have chosen this bird to be their state bird. Newly formed Telangana is among them.
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Tripura
Official Bird: Green imperial pigeon
Green Imperial-pigeon is a large pigeon that lives in dense forests. It has a large, plump pigeon, 45 cm in length. It’s back wings and tail are metallic green. It is found in the forests of Tripura.
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Uttar Pradesh
Official Bird: Himalayan monal
Monal are found in the Himalayas. It is known for its extraordinary color and beauty. As it has its natural habitat in jungles of UP, it is its state bird.
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West Bengal
Official Bird: White-breasted kingfisher
Bengalies are so fond of fish that they even made their state bird which eats fish! White-breasted kingfishers are widely distributed and apart from fishes, it also eats small reptiles, amphibians, crabs, small rodents and even birds! ouch!