State Animals and Birds of Rajasthan

Key Facts

State animal

The camel (Camelus dromedarius), known as the "ship of the desert," was declared the state animal in 2014.

State bird

The Son Chiriya / Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) is critically endangered; conservation efforts are underway in Jaisalmer.

State tree

The Khejri (Prosopis cineraria), called the desert's wish-granting tree; its leaves and green foliage are used as fodder for animals.

State flower

The Rohida (Tecomella undulata), called the "teak of the desert," has yellow-orange flowers.

Blackbuck

Found at Tal Chhapar, Churu; protected by the Bishnoi community.

Gharial

Found in the Chambal River; the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary protects them.

Tiger

Found in Ranthambore and Sariska; covered under Project Tiger since 1973.

Chinkara

Found throughout Rajasthan; the CAZRI institute (Jodhpur) researches desert animals.

Peacock

Found in Bharatpur and the forests of Rajasthan; considered sacred by Hindus.

Crocodile and leopard

Crocodiles are found in the Chambal and Mahi rivers; leopards are found at Jawai Dam (Pali).

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