Archive · 27 Sep 2025
Bhutan's Raven: National Bird and Symbol of Protection
India has the peacock, America the bald eagle, but what about Bhutan?
They chose the raven, a type of crow!
This bird is super important; it's on the king's crown and represents protection and good luck.
It's called Jarog Dongchen in Bhutan and is part of a group of important deities.
The raven was chosen in 2006.
Crows are also known to be clever and problem-solving birds.
In Agra, however, crows are becoming rare due to loss of habitat and pollution.
Bhutan's national bird is the raven, a type of crow.
The raven symbolizes royalty and spiritual power in Bhutan.
The raven is also associated with protection and good luck.
The fourth King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck, chose the raven as the national bird in 2006.
Crows are facing a decline in urban areas like Agra, India, due to habitat loss and pollution.
- Who
- Bhutan
- What
- Has the raven (a type of crow) as its national bird.
- When
- Chosen as the national bird in 2006.
- Where
- Bhutan
- Why
- The raven symbolizes royalty, spiritual power, and protection.
- National Bird
- Raven (type of crow)
- Scientific Name
- Corvus corax
- Hindi Name
- Kala Kaag
- Bhutanese Name
- Jarog Dongchen
- Symbolism
- Royalty, spiritual power, protection
- King Who Chose Bird
- Jigme Singye Wangchuck
- Year Chosen
- 2006