Question

Name the national bird of india

Answer 1

The peacock (scientific name: Pavo Cristatus) is the national bird of India. In 1963 the Peacock was acknowledged as the National Bird of India.

Why peacock is the national bird of India?

• Peacock is the only male bird that is so beautiful
• In Indian customs and traditions, the feather of Peacock is related to intelligence. The popular god Lord Krishna is depicted as the one decorating his diadem with Peacock’s feather
• It is well-distributed throughout the country
• It can be easily recognized by the common man
• It marks as the symbol of elegance, joy, beauty and affection
• It is not muddled or combined with any other National Bird symbol of any other nation
• Associated with our myths and legends

Facts about peacock:

• In Hinduism, the peacock is portrayed as the image of the God of thunder, rains, and war, Indra
• In the ancient history the founder of the Maurya dynasty, Chandragupta Maurya, was believed to be the child of peacock tamers– Mayura-Poshakha in Sanskrit
• Under the Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, peacocks have been given the full protection
• Peacock belongs to the Least Concern category according to the IUCN Red list
• The bird is related to Lord Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva
• The peacocks are omnivorous, easily found in low altitude grasslands, forests, and neighbouring human habitats
• Peacock has a religious and mythological relation to Indian traditions
• In ancient Indian Art and Architecture, it has a projecting reference