major bird sanctuaries in Himachal pradesh

Breeding CenterDistrictTarget SpeciesKey Facts / Local Names
SarahanShimlaWestern TragopanCurrent State Bird of HP.
• Locally known as Jujurana (“King of Birds”).
• This is the only place where this species is bred in captivity.
Chail (Blossom/Khadiyun)SolanCheer Pheasant• Focuses on the reintroduction of the Cheer Pheasant into the wild.
• Located within the Chail Wildlife Sanctuary.
ManaliKulluHimalayan MonalFormer State Bird of HP.
• Locally known as Monal or Nilguru.
• Known for the male’s iridescent rainbow-colored plumage.

Additional Key Points for Exam Preparation

  • Western Tragopan (Jujurana): It is categorized as Vulnerable by the IUCN. The Sarahan center is crucial for its survival.
  • Cheer Pheasant: Categorized as Vulnerable. They are distinct because they lack the brilliant colors of other pheasants and are often found on steep, grassy hillsides.
  • Himalayan Monal: Categorized as Least Concern, though still protected. It is the National Bird of Nepal (where it is called Danphe).

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