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The Hansa (Sanskrit: हंस Hansa or hamsa) is an aquatic migratory bird, referred to in ancient Sanskrit texts which various scholars have interpreted as being based on the goose, the swan, [2] or even the flamingo. [1] [3] Its image is used in Indian and Southeast Asian culture as a spiritual symbol and a decorative element. It is also ...
Bird meanings and symbolism are open to wide interpretation and can vary across cultures and traditions. Popularly, owls are associated with wisdom, and doves are widely associated with peace.
The greater flamingo is the tallest of the six different species of flamingos, standing at 3.9 to 4.7 feet (1.2 to 1.4 m) with a weight up to 7.7 pounds (3.5 kg), and the shortest flamingo species (the lesser) has a height of 2.6 feet (0.8 m) and weighs 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg).
The American flamingo's four-chambered heart is myogenic, meaning that all the muscle cells and fibers have the ability to contract rhythmically. [41] The rhythm of contraction is controlled by the pace maker cells which have a lower threshold for depolarization.
The birds, which feed in both fresh- and saltwater settings, use their large spoon-shaped bills to sweep the water, snapping closed when they feel the small fish, insects, snails or shrimp that ...
The stately, pink birds have been occasional visitors to the Sunshine State in recent decades, usually in small groups. A few have found semi-permanent winter homes in places like Merritt Island ...
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. Additionally, the list includes birds that were once official but are no longer, as well as birds recognized as national symbols or for other symbolic roles.
Some said that the bird had peacock-like coloring, and Herodotus's claim of the Phoenix being red and yellow is popular in many versions of the story on record. [20] Ezekiel the Tragedian declared that the phoenix had red legs and striking yellow eyes, [ 18 ] but Lactantius said that its eyes were blue like sapphires [ 21 ] and that its legs ...