Albania

What is the National Bird of Albania?

Albania national bird
Eagle: national bird of Albania

The national bird of Albania is the eagle and it appears on the Albanian flag. The scientific name of eagle is Accipitridae. This bird is found on mountain tops, in the forests and in seaside areas. The eagle is a very powerful bird and is a symbol of strength, courage and diligence.

The eagle is an important animal in Albanian culture. It is the national bird of Albania and the symbol of the Albanian nation. The eagle is an important animal in Albanian culture. It holds a significant place in Albanian mythology, as well as in the country’s history.

The word eagle is usually used as the synonym of other famous birds like vulture and falcon. Eagle is a large bird of prey. Its feathers are mostly black in color. The long-lived bird is known for its strength, speed, and power among the bird species across the world.

Classification of Golden Eagle

  • Scientific name: Aquila chrysaetos
  • Family: Accipitridae
  • Wingspan: 1.8 – 2.3 m
  • Eats: Arctic fox
  • Order: Accipitriformes

Facts about Golden Eagle

  • Golden Eagle is the official and native bird of Albania.
  • The Golden Eagle bird flying speed is unknown but somewhere it is estimated to be 320 km/h.
  • The Golden Eagle bird weight is 3.6 to 6.7 kg.
  • It is a large songbird, roughly 66 – 100 cm Long.
  • The Golden Eagle can see better than a human being at a distance of 1,600 yards.
  • It can see things at a distance of 1.25 miles.
  • Normally, National Bird of Afghanistan eats, snakes, rodents and fish.

Why is Eagle the National Bird of Albania?

Albania has a rich history and one of the most famous symbols in its history is the Eagle. Today, the Albanian Eagle is featured on the Albanian flag and the seal of Albania.

Some historians believe that the eagle became Albania’s national bird because of its presence on the country’s national flag, but others believe that the choice of the eagle was actually a propaganda tool of King Zog, who wanted to make people think that Albania was superior to other European nations, which didn’t have an animal on their coats of arms. Whatever the case may be, the eagle is the most popular animal in all of the Albanian folklore, which is why it has even become the national mascot of the country.

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Due to all the above facts, Eagle declared as the national emblem of Albania and a national symbol of pride for the Albanians.