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Country Name of animal Scientific name [a] Picture Ref. Albania: Golden eagle (national bird) Aquila chrysaetos [1] [2] Algeria: Fennec fox (national animal) Vulpes zerda [3] Antigua and Barbuda: European fallow deer (national animal) Dama dama [4] Frigate (national bird) Fregata magnificens [4] Hawksbill turtle (national sea creature ...
The gyrfalcon is larger, broader-winged and longer-tailed than the peregrine falcon, which it is known to compete with (and occasionally hunt). It differs from the buzzard in general structure, having pointed wings. The gyrfalcon is a very polymorphic species, so its plumage varies greatly. The archetypal morphs are called "white", "silver ...
These are lists of national symbols: List of national animals; List of national anthems; List of national birds; List of national dances; List of national emblems; List of national flags; List of national flowers; List of national founders; List of national fruits; List of national instruments (music) List of national poets; List of national trees
In Hungarian tradition, it originated as the clan symbol used in the 9th and 10th centuries by the ruling Árpád dynasty. [16] The Árpád dynasty was the ruling dynasty of the Principality of Hungary in the 9th and 10th centuries and of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1000 to 1301. The Árpád dynasty is also referred to as the Turul dynasty.
The largest falcon is the gyrfalcon at up to 65 cm (26 in) in length. The smallest falcon species is the pygmy falcon , which measures just 20 cm (7.9 in). As with hawks and owls , falcons exhibit sexual dimorphism , with the females typically larger than the males, thus allowing a wider range of prey species.
The Air Force mascot, a 22-year-old gyrfalcon, has suffered potentially life-threatening injuries after a prank leading up to its rivalry matchup against Army. Air Force falcon mascot seriously ...
This is a list of national birds, including official birds of overseas territories and other states described as nations. Most species in the list are officially designated. Some species hold only an "unofficial" status. The Official status column is marked as Yes only if the bird currently holds the position of the official national bird.
A FBI document obtained by Wikileaks details the symbols and logos used by pedophiles to identify sexual preferences. According to the document members of pedophilic organizations use of ...