What is the national bird of Mexico?

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What is the national bird of Mexico?

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Last updated Feb 25 2022.
Originally posted Feb 21 2022 8:26 PM.

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Though the Golden Eagle is Mexico's national bird, some believe it is the Crested Caracara depicted on the ancient Aztec pictogram that appears on Mexico's flag.

https://www.10000birds.com/what-is-mexicos-national-bird.htm

https://peregrinefund.org/explore-raptors-species/falcons/crested-caracara#:~:text=Though%20the%20Golden%20Eagle%20is,that%20appears%20on%20Mexico's%20flag.

Feb 22 2022, 1:22 AM

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The Federal Government of Mexico clearly states on its website that the "águila real (Aquila chrysaetos)" (i.e. "Golden Eagle") is the national bird of Mexico.

https://www.gob.mx/conanp/articulos/conoce-al-aguila-real-simbolo-nacional

Feb 25 2022, 2:48 PM

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