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List of official city birds

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

Bulgaria

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Canada

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China

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Ecuador

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Finland

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India

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Japan

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Philippines

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Serbia

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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 Korea

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Taiwan

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United States

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See also

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References

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