Question

Which is the national bird of China?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Red-Crowned Crane is the national bird of China, and it is a sign of flight and elegance.

1. This bird, Red-Crowned Crane is associated with longevity in greetings.
2. A red-crowned crane is also known as a symbol of luck.
3. The selection for the national bird of China was launched in 2003, by State Forestry Administration and China Wildlife Protection Association.
4. Nationwide public opinion and expert analysis were taken into consideration for the selection of the national bird of China.
5. In the summer and spring, the migratory populations of the red-crowned crane breed in north-eastern China, Siberia (eastern Russia), and occasionally in north-eastern Mongolia.
6. Red-crowned cranes migrate to east-central China and the Korean peninsula to spend the winter.
7. These birds nests in rivers, marshes, and wetlands.
8. Red-crowned crane feeds on rice gleanings from paddy fields and aquatic invertebrates.