Symbolism is a powerful tool countries use to build a sense of nationhood. These 25 national birds represent the land’s values and inspire pride and unity. National birds are recognized for being a part of both, the country's fauna and their association to deeply symbolic values. These birds are selected on the basis of multiple factors, the most important of that being whether the common citizen is familiar with them or not. They become emblems of not just oneness, but also serve as an inspiration to the country’s writers, artists, and musicians. Think you know the national bird of every country? This gallery sheds light on some of the most famous national birds from around the globe, their symbolic importance, and interesting trivia on them.