Which is the national bird of Pakistan ?

A. Markhor
B. Parrot
C. Pigeon
D. Chakor

The chukar (Alectoris chukar) is the official national bird of Pakistan, and the shaheen falcon is the symbolic icon of the Pakistan Air Force and Pakistan Avicultural Foundation, one bird is endemic.

The national bird of Pakistan is the chakar partridge, also known as the Chakor. It is a member of the pheasant family and is known for its distinctive striped feathers.

Features:

• The chukar partridge is a hardy bird that can survive in arid and rocky environments.
• It can be found in many parts of Pakistan, including the Gilgit-Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, and Punjab provinces.
• The chukar partridge can be found at elevations ranging from sea level to around 4,000 meters in the mountains.

Symbolism:

• The chukar partridge is sometimes said to symbolize intense, and often unrequited, love.
• It is said to be in love with the moon and to gaze at it constantly.