Question

The state bird of Tamil Nadu is ________.
a. Emerald dove
b. Indian roller
c. Great hornbill
d. Asian Koel

Answer 1

Hint: Each state has its specific state bird, animal and trees. A state bird is the insignia of a state. The state bird of Tamil Nadu is a green-winged pigeon.

Complete answer:
Looking at the options given:
Option a: Emerald dove is a medium-sized bird. It is also known as the Green-winged Pigeon. It is usually found in pairs or small groups. They are mostly found in the tropical and subtropical parts of the Indian Subcontinent. It is found in the state of Tamil Nadu. Hence, this is the correct answer.

Option b: the Indian roller is found on a large scale across Asia. It is locally known as Neelkanth, due to its bluish tint on its wings. Due to the acrobatic displays of the male bird, during the breeding season, the bird has got its unique name. It is found in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Karnataka. Therefore, it is an incorrect answer.

Option c: The Great Hornbill is found in Arunachal Pradesh and Kerala. It's a large bird and faces hunting and poaching threats. The IUCN Red List includes this bird in the list of Threatened Species. This is an incorrect option.

Option d: The Asian Koel is found in the state of Jharkhand and it is popular for its melodious voice. This option is not even correct.

Therefore, Option 'a' is correct.

Note: The Indian peacock is the national bird of India. In 1963, it was declared the National Bird of India because of its rich religious and mythical involvement. It is well - distributed throughout India and can be recognised easily.