Looking at the national birds of the world, it can be roughly divided into three categories: 1. national spiritual symbols; 2. The people of the country love or love, and the prestige in the minds of the masses is extremely high; 3. The country's unique rare birds are species that need to be vigorously protected by the state. The following is a complete collection of national birds of African countries, please enjoy.
Brown carving
Brown carving: Egyptian national bird, adult birds body color changes greatly, from light brown, light yellow to black. The wings are strong , the wings are broad and rounded and blunt , the wings are flapping and soaring , and the rhythm of the wings is slower than that of the Falconidae. When flying, the wings are wide-tailed and rounded. The temperament is quieter, but it can make loud or harsh hissing sounds. (National Bird of Egypt)
Purple-breasted Dharma monk
Purple-breasted Buddhist monk: Botswana, Kenyan national bird, is a medium climbing bird, typical plumage is blue, purple, green. The beak is thick and wide, tapered but slightly curved with hooks at the apex. The wings are long and pointed, and the tail is long, mostly square. The calls are usually relatively simple and lack a gentle singing voice. (Botswana, Kenya National Bird)
Blue-bellied Dharma monk
Blue-bellied Dharma Monk: Gambian national bird, medium climbing bird, similar in size to the jackdaw, with a thick and wide beak, cone-shaped, slightly curved downwards at the apex and hooked. The back is dark green , the head , neck and thorax are white , and the rest of the feathers are predominantly blue. It's best when flying. Because their heads and beaks look like birds of prey, they are sometimes besieged by flocks of birds. (Gambia National Bird)
African sea eagles
African sea eagle: Zambia, South Sudan, Zimbabwe national bird, unique appearance, there are white-headed sea eagles somewhat similar, but its head downward white feathers are larger, and the body shape is slightly smaller. After observing the fish at a high place, it will suddenly swoop down, extend its claws on the surface of the water, catch the fish firmly, and then pull it out of the water and bring it back to the perched tree to feed. (Zambia, South Sudan, Zimbabwe National Bird)
Vultures
Vulture: The national bird of Lesotho, from the appearance, the feathers are black and shiny, and the back is blue. Adults have red heads and white faces, and are bare with almost no feathers. "Hobby", like the crows, contains collected porcelain shards, wooden corks, buttons, etc. in the nest. Although the appearance is a little weird, it has a unique beauty. (National Bird of Lesotho)
Black-eyed grebe
Black-eyed Plover: Liberian national bird, small and medium-sized songbirds, male and female birds have similar plumage color, dark head, dark crown tip, black cheeks, most of the upper body is gray-brown, upper back and thorax brown, lower body is white-brown. It was one of the earliest singers to sing in the garden from dawn onwards. (Liberian National Bird)
Spot-tailed African bites
Spot-tailed African Gnaw: Malawi's national bird, a small climbing bird, smaller in size than other species in the family Crateridae. The plumage is brilliant, dense and fluffy, with a metallic luster. The beak and feet are yellow , the tail is long and broad , and the base of the tail is black and white with minor markings. When flying in the forest, it is mostly undulating and undulating, very fast, but the flight distance is not too far. (National Bird of Malawi)
dodo
Dodo: The national bird of Mauritius, it is only a flightless bird on the island of Mauritius. In just 200 years of being discovered by humans, the ecology was destroyed or killed, and in 1681 it was completely extinct, making it one of the most famous extinct animals besides dinosaurs. It is also the only extinct national bird. In August 2016, the world's best-preserved dodo bone was auctioned for £500,000. (Mauritius National Bird)
Eagle
Eagle: The national bird of Zambia, known for its superb hunting skills, is the largest bird of prey unique to Africa and is the only member of the genus Eagle. Giving people a sense of majesty, a huge body of 2m, super deterrent eyes, strong and powerful claws, majestic and wide wings, like a warrior full of combat power, so it is also called a war eagle or military eagle. (Zambia National Bird)
Red-breasted Black Burrow
Red-breasted Black Burrow: Namibian national bird, small songbird, extremely flexible. The plumage is brightly colored, the beak is short and thick, the structure of the vocal tube and the vocal muscle are complex, and it is good at chirping. The plumage is mostly black and red, or consists mainly of green, yellow or yellowish brown, and vermilion. (Namibian National Bird)
Blue Crane
Blue Crane: South African national bird, one of the six species of cranes in Africa, and a monogram of the South African Ornithological Society. Its elegant and beautiful appearance makes a deep impression. However, the recently established South African BirdLife Organization uses the internationally accepted tern logo as its monogram. However, when the coat of arms of the South African army uniform chose the symbol, it was defeated by the snake vulture with warrior style. (South African National Bird)
Black-crowned crane
Black-crowned crane: Nigeria's national bird, elegant in stature, chic plumage, is a precious ornamental bird. The pillow has countless golden velvets radiating around to form a beautiful pompom called a crown feather. Both male and female can sing and dance, and are the "song and dance" stars in the crane class. Every morning and evening, they often sing with their necks outstretched. The sound is soft, and the large group does not make a noisy sound, but the love and hatred between the small groups seem to be very clear. (Nigerian National Bird)
African black parrot
African Black Parrot: It is the national bird of the Seychelles, with a strong and powerful beak, a curved beak, black-brown feathers, and different degrees of gray markings on the covert feathers of the tail feathers. The upper jaw has movable joints and the base of the beak has wax membranes. Muscle mass tongue thickness. The feet are short, strong, toe-shaped, with two toes forward and two toes backwards, suitable for grasping and climbing life. (National bird of the Seychelles)
Purple-crowned banana
Purple-crowned banana crane: Eswatini national bird with a green head and purple crown feathers on the top, erected like an ancient Roman helmet. The eyes are surrounded by red rings and the beak is black. The neck and chest are green and brown. The rest of the body is purple and the ends of the wings are red. (Eswatini National Bird)
secretary bird
Snake vulture: A regular visitor to the national emblems, coins and stamps of some African countries, it is worshipped as a national bird in Sudan and is the pride of African countries. It is the natural enemy of the black mamba, the most venomous snake in Africa. It is a crane-like creature with the longest legs of any bird of prey and stands out among the birds of prey. A peculiar crown of 20 feathers, it usually hangs low like a braid, and when provoked or nervous, it will stand tall. (Sultanate Bird)
African Grey Parrot
African Grey Parrot: Sao Tome and Principe national bird with a short rounded head and tail, long facial feathers, grey plumage of varying shades of color, and bright red tail feathers. Likes to climb, not good at flying. Highly intelligent and eloquent, it is one of the few animals known to be able to actually converse with humans. According to the test, there are cognitive levels in children aged 4-6 years. (Sao Tome and Principe National Bird)
Crown Crane
Crown Crane: In Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda, it is revered as the national bird, known as the king of cranes, and is a world-famous fairy bird in Africa. In Uganda, it is also worshipped as the national bird, occupying a corner of the national emblem and becoming a symbol of national and national dignity. The plumage is slightly lighter in color, and is named for the crown-like crown of its delicate golden crown feathers on the top of its head, and is the best in its class. (Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda National Bird)
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