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Mapping
This map shows the national birds of other countries, according to governments and embassies around the world.
Countries all over the world have a national bird. But Canada is among the nations without one, which is why Canadian Geographic created the National Bird Project. So far this year, thousands of votes have been cast for a variety of birds that Canadians want representing them. {break} The map below shows birds already picked by other countries, according to national bird information from governments and embassies across the world. Explore the map by zooming in and clicking on each bird icon for more information. Know a national bird that we don’t? Post a link in the comments!
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