national bird

Nation's symbolic flyer

A national bird is a bird species officially designated as an emblem of a country, chosen for cultural, historical, or symbolic significance.

The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States; the robin is Britain's.

Countries select birds that represent qualities they value—strength, freedom, beauty—or species native to their land.

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Official floral emblem

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Legislatively designated avian emblem

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Widely recognized symbolic figure

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G