The origin of national birds
Detailed explanation of national birds
On June 20, 1782, six years after the Declaration of Independence, congress passed legislation making the bald eagle America's national bird. The bald eagle is a large raptor with a wingspan of about 2 meters and a sharp beak. It looks very strong and powerful. In North American culture, the bald eagle is seen as a messenger of messages between god and man, symbolizing "victory" and "valor," in keeping with American culture and values. As a result, the bald eagle is revered by Americans and has become the national bird of the United States.
Compared with the mighty bald eagle, Russia's national bird, the iron wing, is cute and small. Iron wing originated from China, its whole body is white, head and tail are black, left and right wings outside each have 5-10 symmetrical black main feathers. The image of iron Wings does not fit with the style of Russia's "fighting people", and Russia's choice of iron wings as its national bird was unexpected. However, in addition to its iron wings, the two-headed eagle is also one of the symbols of Russia. From the National emblem of Russia can be seen, there is a golden two-headed eagle, eagle head is Peter the Great's three crowns, eagle claw holding a symbol of imperial power crutches and golden ball.
The national bird of France is the Gallic chicken, and the gallic rooster is often referred to as France. The word gallic chicken comes from the Time of the Roman Empire when France was called Gaul, Latin for rooster, which eventually became the symbol of France. In addition, the shape of the rooster is powerful, magnificent, unique, and the spirit of the French nation more similar.
The national bird of India is the peacock. The reason why the peacock is listed as the national bird has nothing to do with its appearance or the national spirit it represents, but only with Hinduism. In The Legend of India, the god Galdigaya rides a peacock to travel around, the jain god ancestor's vehicle is peacock, Hindu god Indra named it as the king of birds. Therefore, after independence, India listed the peacock as its national bird. Hinduism is the largest religion in India, followed by about 80% of indians.
Finally, the national bird of China is the red-crowned crane. In 2003, the Red-crowned crane was selected as China's national bird with 64.9 votes. In ancient times, red-crowned cranes were regarded as auspicious objects, symbolized nobility, loyalty and longevity. These beautiful words are in line with China's traditional values and highlight China's long-standing historical and cultural traditions.Iceland's national bird, the Falcons.
It's a medium-sized bird of prey, the White Falcons of Iceland, very rare and very precious.
Norway's national bird, the rivulet.
Many of them live in mountain valleys and mountain streams at higher altitudes, and it is usually difficult to see their 'beauty'.Green Pheasant, Japan
The green pheasant has many moving stories spread among the Japanese people, so the Japanese have very deep feelings for it, in 1947, it was designated as the national bird.
Britain's national bird - the redstart
Redstart, also known as robin. Known as the 'Bird of God', redstarts are one of the most familiar and favourite birds in the UK and were chosen as the national bird in a 1960 referendum.
Argentina's national bird, the brown oven bird
The brown oven bird is very common in Argentina, and its nest looks like a bread oven, hence the name 'baker', which is loved by argentines.
Germany's national bird - the white stork (please note the difference with the Eastern white stork, which has a red bill and a narrow black bill)
Since ancient times, the stork has been regarded as an 'angel' sent by God, and nesting of the stork is regarded as a symbol of good luck. Therefore, the German people chose the beautiful stork as their national bird.
The national bird of India, the blue peacock
In The Indian legend, the god Gardigayya rode a peacock to travel around, the jain god ancestor's vehicle is peacock, Hindu god Indra named it as the king of birds. The Indian government declared the blue peacock the national bird in January 1963.
The kestrel, the national bird of Belgium
Kestrels are widely distributed all over the world and are beneficial for agriculture and forestry. The Belgians love them so much that they make them their national bird to protect.
The national bird of Austria and Estonia - the house swallow
The house swallow is the most familiar and popular beneficial bird, preferring to live with human beings.
The national bird of Guatemala - the phoenix - tailed green cuckoo, also known as the Quetzal bird, free bird.
The bird has green feathers, yellow head and red breast. It is a beautiful bird with the most beautiful feathers in the order Rhododendron. Guatemala made it its national bird in 1879.
The national bird of Luxembourg - the Dai Ju warbler.
Dai Ju warbler is widely distributed, sings beautifully, and has a light body.
Denmark's national bird - lark, swan.
The lark's song is melodious and melodious, and it is called "singer" among birds.
Sweden's national bird, the blackbird.
The blackbird's song is melodious and melodious, and it can imitate the calls of other birds, so it has the reputation of '100 tongues'.
Hummingbird, the national bird of Trinidad and Tobago.
Hummingbirds are the smallest birds in the world. Latin Americans believe that hummingbird is small in size, but smart and flexible, dare to fight with big birds, hummingbird this happy and stubborn character, not afraid of violence spirit, is a symbol of freedom and happiness.
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