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Mizoram State Symbols

The Mizoram State Symbols vividly illustrate the diverse natural heritage of the northeast Indian state. The state animal, state bird, the state flower and the state tree collectively form the state symbols. The state symbols of Mizoram are a manifestation of the state's pride and depict the best of the state's natural offerings.

State Animal

The Serow, locally known as the Saza, is the state animal of the hilly state of Mizoram. The serow inhabits the rocky and rugged terrains of the state and is a member of the Nemorhaedus genus. The bearded and horned serow bears a close semblance to the antelope. Fossils testify that the animal existed even during the Pliocene era, nearly seven million years back.

State Bird

The bird resides in the wilderness in the open forests of Mizoram. The interesting feature of the Hume's Bar Tailed Pheasant, scientifically known as the Syrmaticus Humiae, is the striking appearance of the multi hued plumes. The bird belongs to the rare and endangered species of birds and attempts are being made to prevent them from extinction.

State Plant

The state plant or the state tree of Mizoram is the Nahar tree. The dancing girl, locally known as the Aiting is the state flower of Mizoram.

Mesual Ferrea or Nahar, colloquially called the Herhse, is the state tree. The Nahar tree interestingly also happens to be the state tree of the island nation of Sri Lanka. The plant is a member of the Clusiaceae family and is famed for its hard timber that has manifold use.