Britain doesn't have official birds such as bald eagles in the United States.Activists decided to change this misunderstanding.They ballot online voting for the bird, which can recognize the national symbol officially . There are 10 birds. You can vote for them until May. The robin has all chances to win.
As well as a master of aerobatic displays, the red kite is a conservation success story - it recovered from a tiny and dwindling population to its present numbers which exceed 3,000.
TOP 10 BIRDS FOR VOTING
1. Mute swan
Weighing up to 9kg the familiar, elegant swan is also one of the world's largest flying birds.
2. Red kite
As well as a master of aerobatic displays, the red kite is a conservation success story - it recovered from a tiny and dwindling population to its present numbers which exceed 3,000.
3. Hen harrier
One of the most persecuted birds in the UK,
according to Mr Lindo the hen harrier should be Britain's choice if we
want to 'back an underdog'.
4. Puffin
Also known in Scotland as the sea parrot, the
charismatic puffin can only be seen in Britain in the summer, as it
spends the winter months at sea.
5. Barn owl
The barn owl is a distinctive, nocturnal hunter and a much-loved, widespread feature of the UK countryside.
6. Kingfisher
Despite its fame and bright colouring, the
kingfisher is not an everyday sight because it spends so much time
waiting motionless - before a blue flash darts towards its prey.
7. Wren
A tiny brown bird with a very big voice and a
long Latin name (Troglodytes troglodytes), the wren is the most common
UK breeding bird.
8. Robin
Arguably already Britain's favourite bird,
the robin only develops its famous red breast as an adult - but its
iconic colouring is shared by both males and females.
9. Blackbird
By contrast, male and female blackbirds look
rather different: the females are in fact brown, not black; these birds
are familiar favourite in UK gardens with a beautiful mellow song.
10. Blue tit
Another common garden visitor, especially of
feeders and nest boxes, the blue tit in fact displays a vibrant mixture
of blue, yellow, white and green.
How do you think which bird is Ukrainian symbol? Possibly a blue tit? It has our Ukrainian colours.
I was also wondering what bird can be a Ukrainian official bird. A blue tit seems perfect in this respect! I also like a robin and a puffin. And a barn owl looks so weird!
ReplyDeleteI like a barn owl the most, its beautiful )
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