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Pakistan is a country in Asia that is home to many different kinds of birds. Some of these birds are so special that they have been chosen to represent different parts of the country. These are called "provincial birds" or "territorial birds." They show off the amazing bird life, also known as avifauna, that lives in Pakistan.

Pakistan is made up of several areas, like provinces and a special capital territory. Each of these areas has picked its own special bird. These birds are like living symbols that help describe the unique nature and beauty of each region.

Chukar Partridge (Alectoris chukar) (29980957768)
The Chukar (Alectoris chukar), Pakistan's national bird.
Shaheen falcon
The Shaheen falcon (Falco peregrinus peregrinator), Pakistan's national bird of prey.

Pakistan's National Birds

Just like each province has its own bird, Pakistan also has national birds that represent the whole country.

The official national bird of Pakistan is the Chukar Pheasant. Its scientific name is Alectoris chukar. This beautiful bird is known for its striking colors and calls.

Pakistan also has a national bird of prey. This is the Himalayan Shaheen Black Falcon, scientifically known as Falco peregrinus peregrinator. Falcons are powerful hunters, and the Shaheen is a very fast and strong bird.

Falco peregrinus tajikistan stamp
A postal stamp from Tajikistan showing the Shaheen, Pakistan's national bird of prey (2000).

Birds of Pakistan's Regions

Each of Pakistan's regions has chosen a unique bird to represent it. These birds are often found in that specific area and show the local wildlife. Let's take a look at these special birds:

Region Image Local Name Scientific Name
Islamabad Capital Territory
Indian rose-ringed parakeet
Ghulaabi Gardhaan Tohtaa Psittacula krameri manillensis
Balochistan
Mac'Queens Bustard
Registani Taloor Chlamydotis macqueenii
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
White-crested Kalij Pheasant
Ban Kukar Lophura leucomelanos hamiltoni
The Punjab
Indian peafowl
Mor Pavo cristatus
Sindh
Black Wood Partridge
Kala Jungli Titar Melanoperdix niger
Gilgit–Baltistan
Shaheen falcon
Shaheen Baaz Falco peregrinus peregrinator
Azad Kashmir
Himalayan monal
Monaal Lophophorus impejanus

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