Many countries have used birds that are native to the country or which migrate（迁徙） through the region as the emblems （象征）of their countries. Often they are chosen（被选中）for their beauty, rarity（稀有）, or some other specialfeatures. Some birds have been incorporatedontonationalflagsoremblems.
　　许多国家采用本土生长的鸟类或迁徙过程中途经本地的候鸟作为国家的象征。它们往往是因外形美丽、品种稀有或其它特点而入选。有些鸟还被作为国旗或国徽的组成部分。
　　
　　Australia (澳大利亚)
　　
　　 The black swan（天鹅） of Australia is revered as it is one of the only three swan species in the Southern Hemisphere. It is all black with white wing feathers and a red beak（喙）.
　　澳大利亚的黑天鹅受到人们的尊崇，因为它是南半球仅有的三种天鹅中的一种，它黑身，白翅，红喙。
　　
　　Papua New Guinea (巴布亚新几内亚)
　　
　　 The flag of this country carries the silhouette（剪影） of a bird of paradise（极乐鸟）, which is native to New Guinea. These birds are famed for their dazzling plumage and courtship（求偶） displays.
　　 巴布亚新几内亚的国旗上载有该国本土生长的极乐鸟侧影。极乐鸟因华丽耀眼的羽毛和求偶时的殷勤而闻名。
　　
　　TheUnitedStates （美利坚合众国）
　　
　　 The bald eagle（白头鹰） was adopted as the national emblem of the United States in 1782. It was chosen because it is such a powerful,noble-looking（长相高贵的）bird.
　　 美国的白头鹰因其体魄强健、长相高贵，于1782年被选为国家的象征。
　　
　　Uganda (乌干达)
　　
　　 The national flag of Uganda in East Africa shows an African balearic crane, also known as a crowned crane（王冠鹤）. They are residents of this region and are held in special regard because of their striking appearance and amazing dance.
　　东非乌干达的国旗上有只非洲巴里阿利鹤，或称王冠鹤。它们是“土著居民”，由于形象出众，舞姿奇妙，而享受到人们特别的关爱。
　　
　　 Egypt (埃及)
　　
　　 Egypt’s national flag shows a bird of prey, which symbolizes（象征） strength. Kestrels（茶隼） were held sacred in Ancient Egypt, and were often mummified（被制成木乃伊）.
　　 埃及国旗上有一只食肉猛禽，它象征着力量。在古埃及，茶隼被视为神物，常被制成木乃伊。