Flora and fauna

 


See also: Pilibhit Tiger Reserve and Dudhwa National Park
State symbols of Uttar Pradesh[84][85]
State animalSwamp deer(Rucervus duvaucelii)
State birdSarus crane(Antigone antigone)
State treeAshoka(Saraca asoca)
State flowerPalash (Butea monosperma)
State danceKathak
State sportField hockey

Uttar Pradesh has an abundance of natural resources.[86] In 2011, the recorded forest area in the state was 16,583 km2(6,403 sq mi) which is about 6.9% of the state's geographical area


Bird sanctuaries in the state include Bakhira Sanctuary, National Chambal Sanctuary, Chandra Prabha Wildlife Sanctuary, Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary, Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary, and Okhla Sanctuary