What is the national bird of Canada?

By: Colleen Lanin, The Travel Mama
February 24th, 2010

a) White Pelican

b) Barn Swallow

c) Common Loon

d) White-Tailed Sea-Eagle

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Answer: c) Common Loon

Common Loons are black and white birds with red eyes. They are most known for their distinct call. Unlike most birds, which have hollow bones, loons have solid bones. This extra weight requires these birds have a 100-600 foot water “runway” for taking flight from a lake. The Canadian one-dollar coin features a loon on it, inspiring Canadians to nickname the coins “loonies.”

To read more about these birds and view a photo of one, see my post The Travel Mama’s Top 3 Hidden Gem Destinations.

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