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Bird vocalization includes both bird calls and bird songs. In non-technical use, bird songs are the bird sounds that are melodious to the human ear. In ornithology and birding , songs (relatively complex vocalizations) are distinguished by function from calls (relatively simple vocalizations).
In the Japanese text, it goes by various titles such as myōonchō (妙音鳥, "exquisite sounding bird"), [5] kōonchō (好音鳥, "goodly sounding bird") [5] among others. Edward H. Schafer notes that in East Asian religious art the Kalaviṅka is often confused with the Kinnara , which is also a half-human half-bird hybrid mythical creature ...
The lyrebirds are large passerine birds, amongst the largest in the order. They are ground living birds with strong legs and feet and short rounded wings. They are poor fliers and rarely fly except for periods of downhill gliding. [7] The superb lyrebird is the larger of the two species. Lyrebirds measure 31 to 39 inches in length, including ...
In medieval France, the language of the birds (la langue des oiseaux) was a secret language of the Troubadours, connected with the Tarot, allegedly based on puns and symbolism drawn from homophony, e. g. an inn called au lion d'or ("the Golden Lion") is allegedly "code" for au lit on dort "in the bed one sleeps". [11]
Across cultures, thunderbirds are generally depicted as birds of prey, or hybrids of humans and birds. [1] Thunderbirds are often viewed as protectors, sometimes intervening on people's behalf, but expecting veneration, prayers, and gifts. [1] Archaeologically, sites containing depictions of thunderbirds have been found dating to the past 4,000 ...
The Sarimanok is the legendary bird that has become a ubiquitous symbol of Maranao art. It is depicted as a fowl with colorful wings and feathered tail, holding a fish on its beak or talons. The head is profusely decorated with scroll, leaf, and spiral motifs. It is said to be a symbol of good fortune. [2] [3] [4]
The legend states that the Mayura was created from the feathers of Garuda, another divine birds of Hindu culture. Garuda is believed to be a vahana (conveyance) of Vishnu, one of the Trimurti. In images of the mayura as a mythical bird, it is depicted as killing a snake, which according to a number of Hindu scriptures, is a symbol of cycle of time.
For famous fictional birds, see list of fictional birds. Águia Vitória , a bald eagle who serves as the mascot for Portuguese football club S.L. Benfica Alex , a grey parrot who, in studies by Dr. Irene Pepperberg , demonstrated an ability to count; differentiate categories involving objects, colors, shapes, and materials; and understand the ...