| Event | Summer Census 2024 by the Forest Department of Uttar Pradesh |
| Date of Report Release | July 10, 2024 |
| Species | Sarus Crane (State Bird of Uttar Pradesh) |
| Total Population | 19,918 (Increase of 396 from 2023) |
| Census Methodology | Conducted by Forest Department with assistance from 10,000 citizens |
| Geographical Focus | Forest areas (Excludes private lands) |
| State Significance | Uttar Pradesh has the largest Sarus Crane population in India |
| Historical Trend | 2021: 17,329; 2022: 19,188; 2023: 19,522; 2024: 19,918 |
| Notable Discovery | First sighting in Mau forest division in a decade (6 cranes) |
| Top Regions | Etawah (3,289), Mainpuri (2,945), Shahjahanpur (1,212), Auraiya (1,202), Kannauj (786) |
| Moderate Population Areas | Raebareli (428), Sitapur (427), Unnao (426), Bareilly (348), Sohagi Barwa (339) |
| Low Population Areas | 31 divisions with fewer than 100 cranes |
| State Recognition | Declared state bird of Uttar Pradesh in 2014 |
| Physical Characteristics | World's tallest flying bird |
| Habitat Preference | Wetlands |
| Legal Protection | Included in Schedule IV of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 |
| Important Takeaways for Exams | UP Capital: Lucknow; UP Districts: 75; UP Flower: Palash; UP Formation: 24 January 1950 |
