Explore the flora, fauna, heritage trees and People's Biodiversity Registers that make Bihar ecologically unique.
Home to 620+ bird species, 150+ mammals and remarkable diversity of reptiles, amphibians and fish.
Panthera tigris tigris
Apex predator of Valmiki Tiger Reserve — Bihar's only tiger reserve, located in the Himalayan foothills of West Champaran.
Platanista gangetica
National Aquatic Animal of India; blind freshwater dolphin found in the Ganga, Gandak and Kosi rivers.
Melursus ursinus
Shaggy-coated bear inhabiting the forested hills of Kaimur and Valmiki. Feeds on termites and fruits.
Pavo cristatus
National bird of India; common across Bihar's villages, groves and agricultural landscapes.
Antigone antigone
World's tallest flying bird; breeds in Bihar's wetlands. Mates for life — a cultural symbol of fidelity.
Gavialis gangeticus
Critically endangered crocodilian with a distinctive long, thin snout. Found in the Gandak river system.
Bos gaurus
Largest wild bovine in the world; roams the grasslands of Valmiki Tiger Reserve.
Buceros bicornis
Majestic large hornbill with a distinctive yellow casque. Indicator species of healthy forests.