<Tr> <Td> National bird </Td> <Td> Indian peacock </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Indian peacock ( Pavo cristatus ) is designated as the national bird of India . A bird indigenous to the subcontinent , peacock represents the unity of vivid colours and finds references in Indian culture . On February 1 , 1963 , The Government of India have decided to have the Peacock as the national bird of India . The decision has been taken after considering the views of the State Governments and the opinions expressed in the Press . <P> The question of selecting a national bird has been under consideration since the Tokyo conference of the International Council for Bird Preservation held in May 1960 . This matter was taken up by the Indian Board for Wild Life and the State Governments were also asked to give their views . Some of the other birds considered for the honour were the Great Indian Bustard , the Sarus crane , the `` Garuda '' and the Swan ( Hamsa ) , the strongest contender being the Great Indian Bustard . </P> </Td> </Tr>
<Tr> <Td> National bird </Td> <Td> Indian peacock </Td> <Td> </Td> <Td> Indian peacock ( Pavo cristatus ) is designated as the national bird of India . A bird indigenous to the subcontinent , peacock represents the unity of vivid colours and finds references in Indian culture . On February 1 , 1963 , The Government of India have decided to have the Peacock as the national bird of India . The decision has been taken after considering the views of the State Governments and the opinions expressed in the Press . <P> The question of selecting a national bird has been under consideration since the Tokyo conference of the International Council for Bird Preservation held in May 1960 . This matter was taken up by the Indian Board for Wild Life and the State Governments were also asked to give their views . Some of the other birds considered for the honour were the Great Indian Bustard , the Sarus crane , the `` Garuda '' and the Swan ( Hamsa ) , the strongest contender being the Great Indian Bustard . </P> </Td> </Tr>
when was peacock adopted as national bird of india
when was peacock adopted as national bird of india
February 1 , 1963
February 1 , 1963