Indian roller - State bird of Andhra Pradesh ,Bihar, Odisha, Karnataka & Telangana
Q. Which of the following states have chosen Indian roller as their state bird?
1. Andhra Pradesh
2. Bihar
3. Odisha
4. Karnataka
5. Telangana- Published on 15 Sep 15a. 1,2,3
b. 2,3
c. 2,3,4
d. Only 5
e. All
ANSWER: All
The Indian roller (Coracias benghalensis), is a member of the roller family of birds. They are found widely across tropical Asia stretching from Iraq eastward across the Indian Subcontinent to Indochina and are best known for the aerobatic displays of the male during the breeding season. They are very commonly seen perched along roadside trees and wires and are commonly seen in open grassland and scrub forest habitats. It is no migratory, but undertakes some seasonal movements. The largest populations of the species are within India, and Several states in India have chosen it as their state bird.
