The Metropolis

Bandying around some outrageous national stereotypes based on countries' choice of national birds

Mike Pollitt | Thursday 16 June, 2011 12:47

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Antigua and Bermuda Magnificent Frigatebird Profoundly unserious
Australia Emu Athletic, but fundamentally unpleasant
Bangladesh Oriental Magpie Robin Charming but somewhat incoherent
Bhutan Common Raven Mysterious, and full of foreboding
China Red Crowned Crane Just pretending to be red
Denmark Mute Swan Better seen and not heard
France Gallic Rooster Insufferably arrogant
India Indian Peacock Intensely vibrant
Mauritius Dodo Worlds fail me
New Zealand Kiwi Essentially useless
Panama Harpy Eagle Wouldn’t want to meet one up a dark alley at night
Peru Andean Cock of the Rock Amazing
Sweden Common Blackbird Know their place
United Kingdom European Robin Insignificant, and cloyingly sentimental
United States Bald Eagle Big, but past their best

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