This is a list of national birds, including official birds of overseas
territories
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and other states described as nations. Most species in the list are officially designated. Some species hold only an "unofficial" status. The column is marked as ''Yes'' only if the bird currently holds the position of the official national bird. Additionally, the list includes birds that were once official but are no longer, as well as birds recognized as
national symbols
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or for other symbolic roles.
National birds
See also
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List of Australian bird emblems
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List of Indian state birds
India, officially the Republic of India is a country in South Asia, consisting of States and union territories of India, 28 states and eight union territories. All Indian states and some of the union territories have their own elected government ...
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List of U.S. state birds
Below is a list of U.S. state birds as designated by each state's, district's or territory's government.
The selection of state birds began with Kentucky adopting the northern cardinal in 1926. It continued when the legislatures for Alabama, Flor ...
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List of U.S. county birds
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List of official city birds
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List of national animals
This is a list of countries that have officially designated one or more animals as their national animals. Most species in the list are officially designated. Some species hold only an "unofficial" status. Additionally, the list includes animals t ...
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Birds
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