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The Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) is the national bird of India. [3] This list does not cover species in Indian jurisdiction areas such as Dakshin Gangotri and oceanic species are delineated by an arbitrary cutoff distance. The list does not include fossil bird species or escapees from captivity.
The Indian peafowl has been used in numerous mythological and contemporary representations. [28] It is designated as the national bird of India. [85] In the Indian subcontinent, many Hindu deities are associated with the bird, and it is frequently depicted in various temple art, mythology, poetry, folk music and traditions. [86]
All Indian states and some of the union territories have their own elected government and the union territories come under the jurisdiction of the Central Government. India has its own national symbols. [2] Apart from the national symbols, the states and union territories have adopted their own seals and symbols including birds listed below.
When the "national bird" of India was under consideration, the great Indian bustard was a proposed candidate (strongly supported by the Indian ornithologist Salim Ali [46] [47]), but dropped in favour of the Indian peafowl with at least one reason being the potential for being misspelt. [48] [49]
Name State/Union territory 1 Atapaka Bird Sanctuary: Andhra Pradesh 2 Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary: Andhra Pradesh 3 Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary: Andhra Pradesh 4 Sri Penusila Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary: Andhra Pradesh 5 Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary: Andhra Pradesh 6 Kondakarla Ava Bird Sanctuary: Andhra Pradesh 7 Nagi Dam Bird Sanctuary: Bihar 8
The Indian pitta (Pitta brachyura) is a passerine bird native to the Indian subcontinent. It inhabits scrub jungle, deciduous and dense evergreen forest . It breeds in the forests of the Himalayas, hills of central and western India, and migrates to other parts of the peninsula in winter.
Hamsa is thought to refer to the bar-headed goose found in India (left) or a species of swan. [1]The haṃsa (Sanskrit: हंस haṃsa or hansa) is an aquatic migratory bird, referred to in ancient Sanskrit texts which various scholars have interpreted as being based on the goose, the swan, [2] or even the flamingo.
The Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis) is a bird of the family Coraciidae. It is 30–34 cm (12–13 in) long with a wingspan of 65–74 cm (26–29 in) and weighs 166–176 g (5.9–6.2 oz). The face and throat are pinkish, the head and back are brown, with blue on the rump and contrasting light and dark blue on the wings and tail.