National Birds Day 2024: National Birds Day celebrates and honors the rich diversity of avian species all over the world. Every year, January 5 is a reminder to acknowledge the importance of birds in our ecosystem and culture. From majestic bald eagle to vibrant Indian peacock, every bird holds unique cultural and symbolic significance. And the day encourages us to emphasize on the efforts to conserve and protect the habitat to ensure their existence.
This article will help you learn about the bird for each state of the country. On top, the article also includes a list of birds for all the Union Territories of India.
List of Indian State Birds
The peacock or Pavo Cristatus was declared the national bird of India in 1963 owing to its unique beauty and grace. Each of the 28 states and 8 union territories in India boasts its distinctive state bird. These avian representatives, indigenous to their respective regions, carry significant ecological significance. The state birds play a vital role in their local ecosystems, emphasizing their ecological importance within India's diverse landscape and wildlife.
| S.No | States | Bird |
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | Indian Roller |
| 2 | Arunachal Pradesh | Great Hornbill |
| 3 | Assam | White-winged Wood Duck |
| 4 | Bihar | Indian Roller |
| 5 | Chhattisgarh | Hill Myna |
| 6 | Goa | Flame Throated Bulbul |
| 7 | Gujarat | Greater Flamingo |
| 8 | Haryana | Black Francolin |
| 9 | Himachal Pradesh | Western Tragopan |
| 10 | Jharkhand | Koel |
| 11 | Karnataka | Indian Roller |
| 12 | Kerala | Great Hornbill |
| 13 | Madhya Pradesh | Paradise Fly catcher |
| 14 | Maharashtra | Green Imperial Pigeon |
| 15 | Manipur | Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant |
| 16 | Meghalaya | Hill Myna |
| 17 | Mizoram | Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant |
| 18 | Nagaland | Blyth’s Tragopan |
| 19 | Orissa | Peacock |
| 20 | Punjab | Northern Goshawk |
| 21 | Rajasthan | Indian Bustard |
| 22 | Sikkim | Blood Pheasant |
| 23 | Tamil Nadu | Emerald Dove |
| 24 | Telangana | Indian Roller (Palapitta) |
| 25 | Tripura | Green Imperial Pigeon |
| 26 | Uttarakhand | Himalayan Monal |
| 27 | Uttar Pradesh | Sarus Crane |
| 28 | West Bengal | White-throated KingFisher |
Why do we celebrate National Birds Day on 5 January?
List of Indian Union Territories Bird
| S.No. | Union Territories | Bird |
| 1 | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Andaman Wood Pigeon |
| 2 | Chandigarh | Indian grey Hornbill |
| 3 | Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | – |
| 4 | Lakshadweep | Sooty Tern |
| 5 | Puducherry | Asian Koel |
| 6 | Jammu and Kashmir | Black-Necked Crane |
| 7 | Ladakh | Black-Necked Crane |
| 8 | The Government of NCT of Delhi | House sparrow |
In conclusion, National Birds Day upholds the spirit of admiration and advocacy for these incredible creatures. The vibrant colors, melodious songs, and high flights add to the beauty of nature. Through awareness, conservation, and responsible environmental practices, we help people recognize the vital role birds play in maintaining ecological balance and biodiversity. Let us celebrate and protect our national birds as symbols of nature's beauty and resilience.
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