List of official city birds

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The following is an incomplete list of official city birds, organized by country.

Australia

Bulgaria

  • Sofiagreat tit, Parus major{{cite news |title=Sofia chooses bird symbol |url=https://bnr.bg/en/post/100146932/sofia-chooses-bird-symbol |access-date=14 April 2024 |agency=Radio Bulgaria |date=26 March 2012}}

Brazil

Canada

  • Andrew, Albertamallard, Anas platyrhynchos
  • Barrhead, Albertagreat blue heron, Ardea herodias{{cite web |title=HISTORY OF BARRHEAD |url=https://www.barrhead.ca/p/history-barrhead |website=Town of Barrhead |access-date=14 April 2024}}
  • Brooks, Albertaring-necked pheasant, Phasianus colchicus
  • Burlington, Ontariotrumpeter swan, Cygnus buccinator{{cite web |title=Bird Friendly City |url=https://www.burlington.ca/en/home-property-and-environment/bird-friendly-city.aspx |website=City of Burlington |access-date=14 April 2024}}
  • Calgary, Albertablack-capped chickadee, Poecile atricapillus{{cite news |last1=Thomas |first1=Brodie |title=Chickadee recognized as Calgary's official bird by city council |url=https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/chickadee-officially-recognized-as-calgarys-official-bird |access-date=14 April 2024 |agency=Calgary Herald |date=8 June 2022}}
  • Camrose, Albertapurple martin, Progne subis{{cite web |title=Purple Martins |url=https://www.camrose.ca/en/recreation-and-leisure/purple-martins.aspx |website=City of Camrose |date=22 July 2022 |access-date=14 April 2024}}
  • Chestermere, Albertablack-billed magpie, Pica hudsonia (suggested){{cite news |last1=Cassidy |first1=Don |title=Should The Black-Billed Magpie Be Chestermere's Bird? |url=https://chestermeretoday.com/should-the-black-billed-magpie-be-chestermeres-bird/ |access-date=14 April 2024 |agency=Chestermere Today}}
  • Edson, Albertagreat grey owl, Strix nebulosa{{cite web |title=The Town of Edson |url=https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/public-register/project/3166 |website=The Governor General of Canada |access-date=14 April 2024}}
  • Grande Prairie, Albertatrumpeter swan, Cygnus buccinator{{cite web |title=City History |url=https://cityofgp.com/culture-community/about-grande-prairie/city-history |website=Grande Prairie |date=2 November 2021 |access-date=14 April 2024}}
  • Guelph, Ontarioblack-capped chickadee, Poecile atricapillus{{cite web |title=Bird Friendly City |url=https://www.haveyoursay.guelph.ca/bird-city |website=City of Guelph |access-date=14 April 2024}}
  • Halifax, Nova Scotiabelted kingfisher, Megaceryle alcyon
  • Hamilton, Ontarioperegrine falcon, Falco peregrinus{{cite web |title=Hamilton's City Bird |url=https://birdfriendlyhamiltonburlington.wordpress.com/city-bird-hamilton/ |website=Bird Friendly Hamilton Burlington |date=22 March 2022 |access-date=14 April 2024}}
  • High Level, Albertacommon raven, Corvus corax
  • King, Ontarioblack-capped chickadee, Poecile atricapillus{{cite web |title=Meet King Township's Official Bird! |url=https://www.king.ca/BirdFriendlyCity |website=King Township |access-date=14 April 2024}}
  • Lacombe, Albertamountain bluebird, Sialia currocoides{{cite web |title=The Town of Lacombe |url=https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/public-register/project/89 |website=The Governor General of Canada |access-date=14 April 2024}}
  • London, Ontarionorthern cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis
  • Marston, Quebeccommon loon, Gavia immer{{cite web |title=Municipality of the Township of Marston |url=https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/public-register/project/2087 |website=The Governor General of Canada |access-date=14 April 2024}}
  • Montreal, QuebecAmerican goldfinch, Spinus tristis{{cite news |title=Gold Finch is Montreal's official bird |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/gold-finch-is-montreal-s-official-bird-1.234460 |access-date=14 April 2024 |agency=CBC News |date=19 May 2000}}
  • Morinville, Albertaferruginous hawk, Buteo regalis{{cite web |title=Town of Morinville |url=https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/public-register/project/86 |website=The Governor General of Canada |access-date=14 April 2024}}
  • Mulgrave-et-Derry, Quebeccerulean warbler, Setophaga cerulea
  • Olds, Albertagreat horned owl, Bubo virginianus{{cite news |last1=Collie |first1=Doug |title=Olds mascot officially approved by council |url=https://www.mountainviewtoday.ca/olds-news/olds-mascot-officially-approved-by-council-1822727 |access-date=14 April 2024 |agency=MountainViewTODAY |date=3 September 2019}}
  • Peace River, AlbertaCanada goose, Branta canadensis
  • Penhold, Albertanorthern harrier, Circus cyaneus{{cite web |title=Town of Penhold |url=https://www.gg.ca/en/heraldry/public-register/project/392 |website=The Governor General of Canada |access-date=14 April 2024}}
  • Peterborough, Ontariogreat blue heron, Ardea herodias{{cite news |title=Great blue heron selected as Peterborough's first official 'city bird' |url=https://kawarthanow.com/2022/09/24/great-blue-heron-selected-as-peterboroughs-first-official-city-bird/ |access-date=14 April 2024 |agency=KawarthaNOW |date=24 September 2022}}
  • Regina, Saskatchewanblack-capped chickadee, Poecile atricapillus{{cite news |last1=Benson |first1=Andrew |title='Small but mighty': Regina announces official bird after 21,000 votes |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/10206330/small-but-mighty-regina-announces-official-bird-after-21000-votes/ |access-date=14 April 2024 |agency=Global News |date=5 January 2024}}
  • Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebecpileated woodpecker, Dryocopus pileatus{{cite web |title=BIRD FRIENDLY CITY |url=https://ville.sainte-anne-de-bellevue.qc.ca/en/403/bird-friendly-city |website=Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue |access-date=14 April 2024}}
  • Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier, Quebecwild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo
  • Sarnia, Ontariored-headed woodpecker, Melanerpes erythrocephalus{{cite news |last1=Chouinard |first1=Rebecca |title=Sarnia announces its official city bird |url=https://sarnianewstoday.ca/sarnia/news/2023/5/14/sarnia-announces-official-city-bird |access-date=14 April 2024 |agency=SARNIA NewsToday |date=14 May 2023}}
  • Tofield, Albertasnow goose, Anser caerulescens{{cite web |title=Snow Goose Festival |url=https://www.snowgoosefestival.ca/ |website=Snow Goose Festival |access-date=14 April 2024}}
  • Vancouver, British ColumbiaAnna's Hummingbird, Calypte anna{{cite web |title=Official City Bird |url=https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/official-city-bird.aspx |website=City of Vancouver |access-date=14 April 2024}}
  • Victoria, British Columbiagreat blue heron, Ardea herodias (suggested)http://www.heroncam.com/newsarchive/2004-03-26.html
  • Westlock, AlbertaAmerican robin, Turdus migratorius
  • Whistler, British ColumbiaCanada Jay, Perisoreus canadensis
  • Windsor, Ontariotufted titmouse, Baeolophus bicolor{{cite news |title=It's a tufted titmouse! Windsor announces its new official bird |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/windsor-new-city-bird-1.6807712 |access-date=14 April 2024 |agency=CBC News |date=12 April 2023}}

China

  • Guangzhou, Guangdonghwamei, Garrulax canorus [https://web.archive.org/web/20070928094951/http://www.gz.gov.cn/vfs/subsite/QFZZQNCH-UEYR-RYE4-CQEP-PO0PXEO7LORY/category/category1.jsp?catId=3171]
  • Xiamen, Fujianegret, Ardea and Egretta [https://archive.today/20021020085102/http://www.xmtravel.com.cn/eng/pages/landscape/index.htm]

Chile

Ecuador

Egypt

Germany

Greece

Finland

France

India

Italy

Indonesia

Japan

  • Abiko, ChibaEurasian coot, Fulica atra [http://www.bird-mus.abiko.chiba.jp/english/eindx.html]
  • Akabira, Hokkaidovaried tit, Sittiparus varius [https://web.archive.org/web/20060614165609/http://www.city.akabira.hokkaido.jp/sidemenu/english.html]
  • Aomori, AomoriJapanese scops owl, Otus semitorques [https://web.archive.org/web/20061010170116/http://www.city.aomori.aomori.jp/koho/shisei/shisei2005/english/07sisyo/sisyo01.html] (formerly rhinoceros auklet, Cerorhinca monocerata from 1901 to 2005 [https://web.archive.org/web/20060501214706/http://www.city.aomori.aomori.jp/english/enge01.html])
  • Chiba, Chibalittle tern, Sternula albifrons [https://web.archive.org/web/20060103115629/http://www.jfe-holdings.co.jp/en/environment/pdf/2003/9-2.pdf]
  • Chigasaki, KanagawaJapanese tit, Parus minor [https://web.archive.org/web/20060723132315/http://www.city.chigasaki.kanagawa.jp/newsection/bunsui/english.pdf]
  • Chiyoda, Tokyomute swan, Cygnus olor [https://web.archive.org/web/20070103092342/http://www.city.chiyoda.lg.jp/english/e-guide/profile.html]
  • Fuchu, TokyoJapanese skylark, Alauda japonica [https://web.archive.org/web/20061006014913/http://www.city.fuchu.tokyo.jp/english/plofile.html]
  • Fukuchi, AomoriJapanese bush warbler, Horornis diphone [https://web.archive.org/web/20070930024439/http://apti.net.pref.aomori.jp/info-en/01/02/010201064.html]
  • Fukushima, FukushimaJapanese tit, Parus minor [https://web.archive.org/web/20100409014933/http://www.city.fukushima.fukushima.jp/english/about/emblem.html]
  • Gotenba, ShizuokaJapanese thrush, Turdus cardis [https://web.archive.org/web/20060616194804/http://www.city.gotemba.shizuoka.jp/ehp/information/index.html]
  • Hachiōji, Tokyoblue-and-white flycatcher, Cyanoptila cyanomelana [https://web.archive.org/web/20060210110458/http://www.city.hachioji.tokyo.jp/HP-english/intro/profile.html]
  • Hadano, KanagawaJapanese bush warbler, Horornis diphone [https://web.archive.org/web/20060615045350/http://navi.city.hadano.kanagawa.jp/foreigners/english/sinoki_hana_tori.html]
  • Hamamatsu, Shizuokabarn swallow, Hirundo rustica [http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/48760/ee863/]
  • Haramachi, FukushimaJapanese skylark, Alauda japonica [https://web.archive.org/web/20060209011901/http://www.city.haramachi.fukushima.jp/english/symbol/symbol.html]
  • Hashikami, AomoriJapanese bush warbler, Horornis diphone [https://web.archive.org/web/20070929231552/http://apti.net.pref.aomori.jp/info-en/01/02/010201063.html]
  • Himeji, Hyōgogreat egret, Ardea alba [https://web.archive.org/web/20070211153322/http://www.himeji-iec.or.jp/sinfo/life/introduction/index_en.html]
  • Hita, Oitagrey wagtail, Motacilla cinerea [http://www.hita.ne.jp/~english/culture/hist4.shtml]
  • Hitachinaka, IbarakiJapanese bush warbler, Horornis diphone [https://web.archive.org/web/20040623111639/http://www.city.hitachinaka.ibaraki.jp/english/profile/symbols.html]
  • Hitoyoshi, KumamotoJapanese bush warbler, Horornis diphone [https://web.archive.org/web/20061005235843/http://www.city.hitoyoshi.kumamoto.jp/english/symbol/index.html]
  • Ichikawa, ChibaJapanese bush warbler, Horornis diphone [https://web.archive.org/web/20060208231402/http://www.city.ichikawa.chiba.jp/koku/gaiyo/english.pdf]
  • Ishioka, IbarakiJapanese skylark, Alauda japonica [https://web.archive.org/web/20061006033841/http://www.city.ishioka.lg.jp/018English/Profile.htm]
  • Itami, Hyogoduck, Anas [https://web.archive.org/web/20060501214041/http://www.city.itami.hyogo.jp/k_kokusai/engoish_main.html]
  • Kawagoe, Saitamagoose, Anser, Branta and Chen [https://web.archive.org/web/20060505001005/http://www.city.kawagoe.saitama.jp/icity/browser?ActionCode=content&ContentID=1105176441749&SiteID=0000000000000]
  • Kazuno, Akitachicken, Gallus gallus (var. Koe Yoshi) [https://web.archive.org/web/20060507142306/http://www.media-akita.or.jp/akita-monuments/koeyoshiE.html]
  • Kizukuri, Aomorilesser cuckoo, Cuculus poliocephalus [https://web.archive.org/web/20060517184542/http://apti.net.pref.aomori.jp/info-en/01/02/010201016.html]
  • Kōchi, KōchiJapanese wagtail, Motacilla grandis [https://web.archive.org/web/20081014114040/http://www.city.kochi.kochi.jp/info/english/vis-003-02.htm]
  • Koriyama, Fukushimalesser cuckoo, Cuculus poliocephalus Lesser cuckoo [https://web.archive.org/web/20060620051751/http://www.city.koriyama.fukushima.jp/www/contents/1112169303087/html/common/42b2889b014.html]
  • Koshigaya, SaitamaEurasian collared dove, Streptopelia decaocto [https://web.archive.org/web/20061006092225/http://www.city.koshigaya.saitama.jp/english/knowledge/symbole.htm]
  • Kumamoto, KumamotoJapanese tit, Parus minor [http://www.kumamoto-if.or.jp/info/s_detail.asp?LC=e&PageID=3&l_id=3]
  • Kurashiki, Okayamacommon kingfisher, Alcedo atthis [https://web.archive.org/web/20070506215458/http://www.city.kurashiki.okayama.jp/kurakoku/english/efaq/faqenglishKurashiki.html#10]
  • Mito, Ibarakiwhite wagtail, Motacilla alba [https://web.archive.org/web/20070910090309/http://www.city.mito.ibaraki.jp/english/profile/mito.htm]
  • Nagaokakyo, KyotoJapanese white-eye, Zosterops japonicus [http://www.city.nagaokakyo.kyoto.jp/Files/ekc/html_eng/city_simbol_eng/citysimbol_eng.html]
  • Namegawa, Saitamagreen pheasant, Phasianus versicolor [http://www.town.namegawa.saitama.jp/english/index.htm]
  • Nichinan, Miyazakicommon kingfisher, Alcedo atthis [https://web.archive.org/web/20060210183858/http://www.city-nichinan.jp/english/enn01.htm]
  • Ota, TokyoJapanese bush warbler, Horornis diphone [https://web.archive.org/web/20060502032928/http://www.city.ota.tokyo.jp/ota/kouryuu/welcome-otacity/englishtop.htm]
  • Oyama, TochigiJapanese wagtail, Motacilla grandis [https://web.archive.org/web/20061010144216/http://www5.city.oyama.tochigi.jp/english/f-t-b.html]
  • Rokkasho, Aomoriwhite-tailed eagle, Haliaeetus albicilla [https://web.archive.org/web/20050415144849/http://apti.net.pref.aomori.jp/info-en/01/02/010201050.html]
  • Sakai, Osakabull-headed shrike, Lanius bucephalus [https://web.archive.org/web/20060712160023/http://www.city.sakai.osaka.jp/foreigner_en/profile/profile4.html]
  • Shizuoka, Shizuokacommon kingfisher, Alcedo atthis [https://web.archive.org/web/20060621225901/http://www.city.shizuoka.jp/deps/seikatsu/shizujin/this_is_shizuoka.htm]
  • Tomakomai, Hokkaidowhooper swan, Cygnus cygnus [https://web.archive.org/web/20061006032329/http://www.city.tomakomai.hokkaido.jp/e-page/e-symbol.htm]
  • Tosu, SagaJapanese white-eye, Zosterops japonicus {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20040707142735/http://www.tosu-stadium.com/eng/intro/intro.html]}}
  • Tsukuba, IbarakiJapanese scops owl, Otus semitorques [https://web.archive.org/web/20070927203146/http://miccii.com/saw2004/mtm/mt339/330/tsukubaE.htm]
  • Yonago, Tottoriwhooper swan, Cygnus cygnus [https://web.archive.org/web/20051023214321/http://www.yonago-city.jp/gaiyo/en/outline_e.htm]
  • Zama, KanagawaJapanese tit, Parus minor [https://web.archive.org/web/20060523175700/http://www.city.zama.kanagawa.jp/index_m/m_menu/english/engsymbolof.htm]

Malaysia

Mexico

Netherlands

New Zealand

Pakistan

Philippines

Serbia

The eagle (see also Serbian eagle) is depicted in the coats of arms of Niš, Kraljevo, Leskovac, Užice, Valjevo. A dove is depicted in the coat of arms of Novi Sad.

South Africa

South Korea

  • Asandove, Columba, Streptopelia [https://archive.today/20041207201537/http://www.asan.go.kr/eng/about/sub_03.asp]
  • Busanblack-tailed gull, Larus crassirostris [http://english.busan.go.kr/busan/02_01_02.htm]
  • Daeguwhite-tailed eagle, Haliaeetus albicilla [https://web.archive.org/web/20071021060555/http://www.sri2006.org/useful/daegu.php]
  • GimcheonKorean magpie, Pica serica [https://web.archive.org/web/20061008014609/http://www.gimcheon.go.kr/eng/sub01/m04.html]
  • Gwangju – dove, Columba, Streptopelia [https://web.archive.org/web/20060621140704/http://eng.gjcity.net/e_about/e_about01/e15_01_01_02.jsp]
  • Hanamring-necked pheasant, Phasianus colchicus [https://archive.today/20110719031645/http://www.hanam.gyeonggi.kr/eng/htm/city.htm]
  • Miryang – Korean magpie, Pica serica [http://www.miryang.go.kr/eng/body01_03.html]
  • Mokpored-crowned crane, Grus japonensis [https://archive.today/20020804061805/http://www.mokpo.go.kr:2002/eng/intro_3.html]
  • Pohang – black-tailed gull, Larus crassirostris [https://web.archive.org/web/20060506103707/http://eng.ipohang.org/city/city03.html]
  • Sacheon – black-tailed gull, Larus crassirostris [http://www.sacheon.go.kr/eng/]
  • Sangju – Korean magpie, Pica serica [https://web.archive.org/web/20060505140807/http://www.sangju.go.kr/eng/about/about_b01.php]
  • Seongnam – Korean magpie, Pica serica
  • Seoul – Korean magpie, Pica serica
  • SuncheonOriental turtle dove, Streptopelia orientalis
  • Ulsan – great egret, Ardea alba
  • Yangsan – Korean magpie, Pica serica

Spain

Sweden

Taiwan

United Kingdom

United States

See also

References

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