National bird

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/national-bird

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name (example: bald eagle)?Haliaeetus leucocephalus
2. What is the conservation status (example: bald eagle)?Least Concern (population has recovered significantly)
3. What is a national bird and why do countries choose one?A national bird is a bird that a country picks to represent its people, culture, and nature. It shows what the country values, like bravery or beauty. The choice can be based on the bird’s look, habits, or stories people love.
4. Why does the Bald Eagle represent the United States?The Bald Eagle was chosen for the United States because it is strong, can fly far, and its image on the Great Seal stands for freedom and strength. It also lives in many parts of the country.

Endemic: Native or restricted to a certain country or area.
Flagship Species: A species used as a symbol to garner support for conservation efforts.
Ornithological: Relating to the scientific study of birds.