National Birds of All Countries Check

National birds of a country symbolize what the country represents. They also add to the diversity of Avifauna and reflect the cultural heritage of that nation. Choosing a national bird is a crucial process since it becomes the country’s symbol. Birds are chosen depending on uniqueness, historical importance, and abundance. The country officials even create strict laws to protect their national birds and it is illegal to harm them in any sort of way.

Here we will take a look at different countries and learn about their national birds. This section is also important for students preparing for GK section of competitive exams.

1. India – Peacock

The Indian Peafowl, commonly known as the Indian peacock is a really colorful bird that is indigenous to India and synonymous with the identity of India. It is also found in various parts across the world. Peacocks are extraordinarily beautiful and are usually found in low-altitude regions and prefer to live near water bodies. They are distinct to Indian history and are often found in mythical stories and folklore.

2. Malaysia – Rhinoceros Hornbill

The Rhinoceros hornbill is one of the largest species of hornbill that reside in the rainforests of Asia. They nest in hollow cavities and live on treetops up to 70m in height. Hornbills can grow up to 50 inches and have shiny black feathers and white-colored tails. Their beak is bright orange and has a hollow horn-like structure called casque on the top of their beak. This is where the birds acquired their name from.

3. New Zealand – Kiwi

Kiwis are indigenous to New Zealand and are the smallest ratites including emus, ostriches, cassowaries, and rheas. They are brownish-grey in color and have a slightly long, narrow beak. Kiwis are flightless birds and are closely related to the extinct elephant birds. The name kiwi was conferred by the Australian soldiers during the first world war. Today, steps are taken for their protection as they are nearly extinct.

4. Denmark – Mute Swan

The mute swan was chosen as the national bird of Denmark, not because of national history but due to the popularity it gained after “The Ugly Duckling”. The mute swan acquired its name for being relatively quieter than other species of swan. Its body is pure white, with an orange beak and black border.

5. Iraq and Pakistan – Chukar

This gamebird is native to the middle east and southern Asia. They were named Chukar because of their chicken-like cackling sounds. They typically reside near mountains and rocky cliffs and usually feed on the ground. They are greyish brown in color with zebra-like lines down their wings and have an orange beak with a black border.

6. Canada – Canada Jay

Canada jay was selected as the national bird of Canada as it won the popular vote. They also go by the names camp robber, grey jay, and whisky jack. They are light grey in the front and dark grey in the back with a white head with a grey spot, black eyes, and a grey beak. They are characterized by their loud screaming and chattering calls.

7. Australia – Emu

The second-largest living bird right after the ostrich is a member of the ratite family. Emus are significant to the Australians as they appear in various cultural stories narrated by the indigenous communities. These large dark grey birds appear on Australia’s coat of arms and the 50-cent coins.

8. Germany – Golden Eagle

Being one of the most popular birds in the northern hemisphere, it symbolizes bravery, strength, and triumph. Eagles have been used as a symbol in Germany for many years. The golden eagle has a majestic appearance and is dark brown in color. Their wings can spread up to 7 feet. They have a golden color on their crown which explains their name.

9. Japan – Green Pheasant

In 1947, the green pheasant was declared the national bird of Japan, or kiji, as the Japanese people call it. They have been a significant part of cultural and mythical stories in Japan. The male has dark green feathers on the breast, a bluish hood, a pale grey tail, and red wattle. The females are not as brightly colored to stay safe while looking after the eggs.

10. United States – Bald Eagle

Since 1882, the bald eagle has been appearing in many official documents of the government. The most pictured bird in America even appears on flags and dollar bills. The bald eagle has a white head and tail with a dark brown plumage. It has a yellow beak and fierce yellow eyes. It can spread its wings up to 7 feet and has pretty sharp talons.

List of other countries and their national birds

Country Name	National Bird
National bird of Zimbabwe	African fish eagle
National bird of Zambia	African fish eagle
National bird of Wales	Red Kite
National bird of Venezuela	Venezuelan troupial
National bird of Uruguay	Southern lapwing
National bird of United States	Bald eagle
National bird of United Kingdom	European robin
National bird of United Arab Emirates	Peregrine falcon
National bird of Ukraine	White stork
National bird of Uganda	East African crowned crane
National bird of Trinidad and Tobago	Scarlet ibis, Cocrico
National bird of Taiwan	Taiwan blue magpie
National bird of Thailand	Siamese fireback
National bird of Sweden	Common blackbird
National bird of Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka junglefowl
National bird of South Korea	Korean magpie
National bird of South Africa	Blue crane
National bird of Singapore	Crimson sunbird
National bird of Serbia	Golden eagle, Griffon vulture
National bird of Scotland	Golden eagle
National bird of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	St Vincent parrot
National bird of Saint Lucia	Saint Lucia amazon
National bird of Saint Kitts and Nevis	Brown pelican
National bird of Saint Helena	Saint Helena plover
National bird of Puerto Rico	Puerto Rican spindalis
National bird of Poland	White-tailed eagle, White stork
National bird of Philippines	Philippine eagle
National bird of Peru	Andean cock-of-the-rock
National bird of Paraguay	Bare-throated bellbird
National bird of Papua New Guinea	Raggiana bird-of-paradise
National bird of Panama	Harpy eagle
National bird of Palestine	Palestine sunbird
National bird of Pakistan	Chukar partridge, Shaheen falcon
National bird of Norway	White-throated dipper
National bird of North Korea	Northern goshawk
National bird of Northern Ireland	Eurasian oystercatcher
National bird of Nigeria	Black crowned crane
National bird of Nicaragua	Turquoise-browed motmot
National bird of New Zealand	Kiwi
National bird of Netherlands	Black-tailed godwit
National bird of Nepal	Himalayan monal
National bird of Namibia	African fish eagle
National bird of Myanmar	Grey peacock-pheasant
National bird of Montserrat	Montserrat oriole
National bird of Mongolia	Saker falcon
National bird of Mexico	Golden eagle
National bird of Malta	Blue rock thrush
National bird of Malaysia	Rhinoceros hornbill
National bird of Luxembourg	Goldcrest
National bird of Lithuania	White stork
National bird of Liberia	Garden bulbul
National bird of Latvia	White wagtail
National bird of Kenya	Lilac-breasted roller
National bird of Jordan	Sinai rosefinch
National bird of Japan	Green pheasant
National bird of Jamaica	Doctor bird
National bird of Italy	Italian sparrow
National bird of Israel	Hoopoe
National bird of Ireland	Northern lapwing
National bird of Iran	Common nightingale
National bird of India	Indian peacock
National bird of Iceland	Gyrfalcon
National bird of Hungary	Saker falcon
National bird of Honduras	Scarlet macaw
National bird of Haiti	Hispaniolan trogon
National bird of Guyana	Hoatzin
National bird of Guatemala	Resplendent quetzal
National bird of Grenada	Grenada dove
National bird of Gibraltar	Barbary partridge
National bird of Germany	Golden eagle
National bird of France	Gallic rooster
National bird of Finland	Whooper swan
National bird of Faroe Islands	Eurasian oystercatcher
National bird of Eswatini	Purple-crested turaco
National bird of Estonia	Barn swallow
National bird of El Salvador	Turquoise-browed motmot
National bird of Ecuador	Andean condor
National bird of Dominican Republic	Palmchat
National bird of Dominica	Imperial amazon
National bird of Denmark	Eurasian skylark,  Mute swan
National bird of Czech Republic	Common kingfisher
National bird of Cuba	Cuban trogon
National bird of Croatia	Common nightingale
National bird of Costa Rica	Clay-colored thrush
National bird of Colombia	Andean condor
National bird of China	Red-crowned crane
National bird of Chile	Andean condor
National bird of Cayman Islands	Grand Cayman parrot
National bird of Canada	Canada jay
National bird of Cambodia	Giant ibis
National bird of British Virgin Islands	Mourning dove
National bird of Brazil	Rufous-bellied thrush
National bird of Botswana	Kori bustard
National bird of Bolivia	Andean condor
National bird of Bhutan	Common raven
National bird of Bermuda	Bermuda petrel
National bird of Belize	Keel-billed toucan
National bird of Belgium	Common kestrel
National bird of Belarus	White stork
National bird of Bangladesh	Oriental magpie-robin
National bird of Bahrain	White-eared bulbul
National bird of Bahamas	Flamingo
National bird of Austria	Barn swallow
National bird of Australia	Emu
National bird of Aruba	“Shoco” (Burrowing Owl)., “Prikichi” (Brown-throated Parakeet)
National bird of Argentina	Rufous hornero
National bird of Antigua and Barbuda	Magnificent frigatebird
National bird of Anguilla	Zenaida dove
National bird of Angola	Red-crested turaco
National bird of Albania	Golden eagle