What kind of bird appears on the flag of Papua New Guinea?
"and the Niigata-PNG Association. Zia (Papua New Guinea) The Zia are a tribe of about 4,000 people living in the lower Waria Valley in Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. The Zia tribe is divided into four clans, Bego (""hornbill""), Sakia (""white cockatoo""), Wapo ""(eagle)"" and Yewa ""(bird of paradise)"", each animal the clan's symbol. Each clan also carries specific responsibilities to the tribe at large, in part through the maintenance of specialized field of knowledge. The clans are matrilineal, with children inheriting their mother's clan membership and disallowing marriage between two members of the same clan. Tribe decisions are made"
"Raggiana bird-of-paradise The Raggiana bird-of-paradise (""Paradisaea raggiana""), also known as Count Raggi's bird-of-paradise, is a large bird in the bird-of-paradise family Paradisaeidae. It is distributed widely in southern and northeastern New Guinea, where its name is kumul. It is also known as cenderawasih. As requested by Count Luigi Maria D'Albertis, the epithet ""raggiana"" commemorates the Marquis Francis Raggi of Genoa. The Raggiana bird-of-paradise is the national bird of Papua New Guinea. In 1971 this species, as ""Gerrus paradisaea"", was made the national emblem and was included on the national flag. 'The Kumuls' (""birds-of-paradise"" in Tok Pisin) is also the nickname"
"Coat of arms of West Papua The Coat of arms of West Papua was adopted in 1971, when an independent Republic of West Papua was declared. The design on the shield was in the form of the flag of former Netherlands New Guinea, the Morning Star flag. The shield is supported by a Mambruk pigeon, who holds a drum in its dexter claw and a bundle of arrows in its sinister claw also, and surrounded by an arch in chief with the motto """"One People, One Soul"""". The coat of arms is inspired by the frontispiece of a pamphlet entitled"
"""""De Papoea’s roepen Nederland"""" () published in 1951. Coat of arms of West Papua The Coat of arms of West Papua was adopted in 1971, when an independent Republic of West Papua was declared. The design on the shield was in the form of the flag of former Netherlands New Guinea, the Morning Star flag. The shield is supported by a Mambruk pigeon, who holds a drum in its dexter claw and a bundle of arrows in its sinister claw also, and surrounded by an arch in chief with the motto """"One People, One Soul"""". The coat of arms is"
"around the world), the New Guinea harpy eagle is essentially a mountain bird that nests in high forest trees, but may be found down to sea level in the few places where forests remain undisturbed. Due to ongoing habitat loss, small population size, and hunting for its feathers which are used on ceremonial occasions, the Papuan eagle is evaluated as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is listed on Appendix II of CITES. Papuan eagle The Papuan eagle (""Harpyopsis novaeguineae"") also known as the Papuan harpy eagle, New Guinea eagle, or Kapul eagle, is a large"
"and diverged strongly in some aspects, while otherwise adapting in similar ways. New Guinea flightless rail The New Guinea flightless rail (""Megacrex inepta""), also known as the Papuan flightless rail, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae, in the monotypic genus ""Megacrex"". Sometimes however, it was included in ""Amaurornis"" or ""Habroptila"", but this is incorrect. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss. ""M. inepta"" is indeed closely related to ""Amaurornis"","
"remarkable, rarest, and exotic animals on earth. Birds-of-paradise, locally known as ""cendrawasih"", are plumed birds that can be found among other fauna in Papua New Guinea. The largest bird in Papua is the flightless cassowary. One species of lizard, the Komodo dragon can easily be found on Komodo, located in the Nusa Tenggara lesser islands region. Besides Komodo island, this endangered species can also be found on the islands of Rinca, Padar and Flores. Hiking and camping in the mountains are popular adventure activities. Some mountains contain ridge rivers, offering rafting activity. Though volcanic mountains can be dangerous, they have"
"this is considered unlikely as the Cross of Valour performs the same function. For acts of valour in the face of the enemy during wartime, citizens of PNG are still entitled to the Victoria Cross. In ranking order, the Cross of Valour precedes Grand Companion of the Logohu. The Order of Logohu is the principal order of the Order of Papua New Guinea. ""Logohu"" is a Motuan word for the bird-of-paradise, the official national symbol of Papua New Guinea since its independence. The Order consists of three classes and a medal. The highest class, Grand Companion of the Order of"
"obvious with the prominent crest crowning its head and the plumage coloured dark-brownish to chestnut-gold. By presidential decree, the Javan hawk-eagle was legally registered as the national bird of Indonesia, and thus attributing the endangered species very high protection.<ref name=""Keppres No.4/1993"">Keputusan Presiden No. 4/1993, issued on 10 January 1993, the status of ""Elang Jawa"" (Javan hawk-eagle) as the national bird of Indonesia (Widyastuti 1993, Sözer et al. 1998).</ref> As for the national emblem, the Garuda symbolises strength and power, while the gold colour symbolises greatness and glory. The feathers on the Garuda of the Indonesian coat-of-arms are arranged so that"
"New Guinea flightless rail The New Guinea flightless rail (""Megacrex inepta""), also known as the Papuan flightless rail, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae, in the monotypic genus ""Megacrex"". Sometimes however, it was included in ""Amaurornis"" or ""Habroptila"", but this is incorrect. It is found in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss. ""M. inepta"" is indeed closely related to ""Amaurornis"", but not as close as to warrant inclusion therein. Rather, it is"
"have the expertise to make handicrafts typical of sculpture. There are four species of Bird of Paradise that are preserved here, namely the Red bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea Rubra), Magnificent bird-of-paradise (Cicinnurus Magnificus), Lesser bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea Minor) and Greater bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea Apoda). One of the four species, the Red bird of paradise, is a typical icon of Sawinggrai Village. West Papua (province) West Papua () is a province of Indonesia. It covers the two western peninsulas (Bird's Head Peninsula and Bomberai Peninsula) of the island of New Guinea along with nearby islands. The province is bordered to the north by the Pacific"
"Butterfly ranching in Papua New Guinea Butterfly ranching in Papua New Guinea is a method for sustainable use of insect biodiversity endorsed and supported by the national government. The trade is controlled by the Insect Farming and Trading Agency, an organ of the Papua New Guinea government. Papua New Guinea has a spectacular butterfly fauna, including the world's largest butterflies, the Queen Alexandra's birdwing (""Ornithoptera alexandrae"") and the Goliath birdwing (""Ornithoptera goliath""). A mosaic gynandromorphic specimen of the Goliath birdwing was sold by a Taiwanese dealer for US$28,000 in July 2006, which is possibly the world record for the highest"
"official language, coat of arms, and national anthem of Indonesia. The Indonesian law No. 24 year 2009 mentioned about the Indonesian flag, Indonesian language, national emblem of Indonesia, and national anthem of Indonesia.<ref name=""UU No 24/2009""></ref> Garuda Pancasila is the national emblem of Indonesia. It is an eagle bird and the name of symbol derived from Garuda, the mythical bird vehicle of Vishnu. The current symbol are designed and officially recognised in 1950s. The head of Garuda faces its right side, it means that Indonesia embraces democracy. If it faces its left side, it means Indonesia is leaning on socialism."
"rest are released to complement the free-ranging population. Butterfly ranching in Papua New Guinea Butterfly ranching in Papua New Guinea is a method for sustainable use of insect biodiversity endorsed and supported by the national government. The trade is controlled by the Insect Farming and Trading Agency, an organ of the Papua New Guinea government. Papua New Guinea has a spectacular butterfly fauna, including the world's largest butterflies, the Queen Alexandra's birdwing (""Ornithoptera alexandrae"") and the Goliath birdwing (""Ornithoptera goliath""). A mosaic gynandromorphic specimen of the Goliath birdwing was sold by a Taiwanese dealer for US$28,000 in July 2006, which"
"of paradise, New Guinea crocodile, and saltwater crocodile. Wasur National Park is the habitat for a number of rare and endemic species. Red-listed species known to be present in viable populations are southern crowned pigeon and New Guinea harpy eagle, dusky pademelon, black-necked stork, Fly River grassbird and little curlew. Three trans-Fly endemic bird species have been recorded, including the Fly River grassbird and the grey-crowned munia. The introduction of the rusa deer to Papua by the Dutch at Merauke in 1928, led to an extensive spread of this species to most of the southern coastlands of the island. According"
"Morning Star flag The Morning Star flag (, ) was a flag used in a supplemental fashion on Netherlands New Guinea to the flag of the Netherlands. It was first raised on 1 December 1961 prior to the territory coming under administration of the United Nations Temporary Executive Authority (UNTEA) on 1 October 1962. The flag is used by the Free Papua Organization and other independence supporters. Under Papua's ""Special Autonomy Law"", ratified in 2002, the flag may be raised in Papua so long as the flag of Indonesia is also raised and it is higher than the Morning Star"
"Piping shrike The piping shrike is the emblematic bird that appears on South Australia's flag, State Badge and Coat of Arms. The bird appears ""displayed proper"" with its wings outstretched and curved upwards. Although the image of the piping shrike is readily identified with South Australia, the bird in its own right has never been ""formally"" adopted as a faunal or bird emblem of the state. The term piping shrike for this species of Australian magpie is correct, yet uncommon. The term piping shrike is commonly mistaken to refer to the magpie-lark, which is incorrect. The piping shrike first appeared"
"Papuan eagle The Papuan eagle (""Harpyopsis novaeguineae"") also known as the Papuan harpy eagle, New Guinea eagle, or Kapul eagle, is a large (length 75–90 cm, wingspan 157 cm, weight 1600–2400 g) greyish brown raptor with a short full crest, broad three-banded wings, powerful beak, large iris, long rounded tail and white underparts. It has long and powerful unfeathered legs with sharp claws. The sexes are similar, and the female is slightly larger than the male. It is the only member of the genus Harpyopsis. The Papuan eagle is endemic to undisturbed tropical rainforests of New Guinea, where it became"
"full species description was published. The species is named after Garuda, the national symbol of Indonesia, a giant bird-like creature. This species had never been observed while alive or in flight, nor had any raw footage of one alive ever been seen. Males of one morph are about long, with very large jaws. Their elongated mandibles are almost as long as their forelegs. Males of another morph and all females have proportionally smaller jaws and are overall smaller at about , but still larger than other species in the subfamily. Both sexes are shiny black with black wings. It is"
"as the white-backed magpie (""Gymnorhina tibicen leuconota""). The connection of this bird to the name ""piping shrike"" can be seen in this early observation by explorer Charles Sturt in the 1840s: Piping shrike The piping shrike is the emblematic bird that appears on South Australia's flag, State Badge and Coat of Arms. The bird appears ""displayed proper"" with its wings outstretched and curved upwards. Although the image of the piping shrike is readily identified with South Australia, the bird in its own right has never been ""formally"" adopted as a faunal or bird emblem of the state. The term piping"
"In New Guinea the song is described as a soft purring trill. The call of nestlings is described as a soft but constant whirring sound. The birds can call with the mouth closed or when holding food in its bill. Natural predators of nest eggs include snakes and goannas, whilst a butcherbird has also been observed preying on young. Land clearing and habitat loss in New Guinea have the potential to impact on the breeding populations in Australia. The buff-breasted paradise kingfisher has been depicted on the 22 cent Australian stamp in 1980 and the 25 toea Papua New Guinea"
"or West Papua as an independent democratic republic. The Morning Star flag was declared as a national flag. On 14 December 1988, Dr. Thomas Wainggai proclaimed the Republic of West Melanesia using the Melanesian identity of the West Papuan people as the name. The West Melanesia flag featured 14 stars with three coloured bars of black, red and white. On 19 October 2011, Forkorus Yaboisembut, the head of the West Papua National Authority (WPNA), proclaimed the Federal Republic of West Papua () with the Mambruk pigeon as the symbol of state. In December 2014, all West Papuan independence movement groups"
"Order of Logohu The Order of Logohu is the principal order of the Order of Papua New Guinea. ""Logohu"" is a Motuan word for the bird-of-paradise, the official national symbol of Papua New Guinea since its independence. The Order consists of four ranks. The Grand Companion of the Order of Logohu (GCL) is awarded to those citizens of Papua New Guinea and others for service, achievement, and merit in the highest degree, sustained over a period of twenty years. The award may be given to no more than fifty living persons. Recipients of the Grand Companion class are titled ""Chief""."
"ranging from mats, stick towers, avenued chambers to tipi-roofed huts and displays it to the females. Another odd avifauna from New Guinea is the poisonous birds, notably the hooded pitohui. In 1989, scientists discovered that the hooded pitohui is poisonous. Later, they learned that the feathers and other organs of the pitohui were found to contain batrachotoxin. Since then, six other songbirds in New Guinea have been found to possess the same toxin in varying amounts. New Guinea's top predator is the New Guinea harpy eagle (""Harpyopsis novaeguineae""). New Guinea shares with the Philippines and New Zealand the distinction of"
"Papuan king parrot The Papuan king parrot (""Alisterus chloropterus""), also known as the green-winged king parrot, is a species of parrot in the family Psittaculidae found in New Guinea. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. First described by Australian ornithologist Edward Pierson Ramsay in 1879, the Papuan king parrot is one of three species known as king parrots found in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and West Papua/Indonesia. Three subspecies are recognized: The Papuan king parrot is long including a long, broad tail. It has dark grey legs and orange"
"flag. The flag consists of a red vertical band along the hoist side, with a white five-pointed star in the center, and thirteen horizontal stripes, alternating blue and white, with seven blue stripes and six white ones. After territorial elections in February 1961 the New Guinea Council a representative body consisting of 28 members were sworn into office by Governor Dr. P.J.Platteel on 1 April 1961 and the Council's inaugurations on 5 April 1961 were attended by Australia, Britain, France, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and other Pacific Forum nations with exception of the United States. The Council appointed a National"
"Buddhist iconography, a parrot is sometimes depicted hovering on the upper right side Guan Yin clasping a pearl or prayer beads in its beak. Parrots are used as symbols of nations and nationalism. A parrot is found on the flag of Dominica and two parrots on their coat of arms. The St. Vincent parrot is the national bird of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a Caribbean nation. Sayings about parrots colour the modern English language. The verb ""parrot"" in the dictionary means ""to repeat by rote"". Also clichés such as the British expression ""sick as a parrot"" are given; although"
"pelican is the national bird of three Caribbean countries—Saint Kitts and Nevis, Barbados, and Sint Maarten—and features on their coats of arms. It is also the state bird of the US state of Louisiana, which is known colloquially as the Pelican State; the bird appears on the state flag and state seal. It adorns the seals of Louisiana State University and Tulane University, and is the mascot of the New Orleans Pelicans NBA team, Tulane University, and the University of the West Indies. A white pelican logo is used by the Portuguese bank Montepio Geral, and a pelican is depicted"
"birds also inhabit these forests including the New Guinea flightless rail, while endemic or near-endemic birds include the red-billed brush-turkey, Wallace's fruit-dove, western crowned pigeon, Salvadori's fig parrot, black lory, brown lory, Papuan swiftlet, red-breasted paradise-kingfisher, white-bellied pitohui, and the olive-crowned flowerpecker. Reptiles recorded from the New Guinea mangroves on Daru and Bobo (Bristow) Islands, Western Province, PNG, during survey work were the estuarine crocodile (""Crocodylus porosus""), littoral skink (""Emoia atrocostata""), mangrove monitor (""Varanus indicus""), amethystine python (""Morelia amethistina""), crab-eating mangrove snake (""Fordonia leucobalia""), and Richardson's mangrove snake (""Myron richardsonii""). All are species strongly associated with southern New Guinea mangroves."
"Papuan harrier The Papuan harrier (""Circus spilothorax"") is a bird of prey native to New Guinea which belongs to the harrier genus ""Circus"". It was classified as a subspecies of the eastern marsh harrier (""Circus spilonotus"") of eastern Asia. It is thinly scattered across the whole of New Guinea except for the Vogelkop peninsula in the west. There are several unconfirmed reports from Australia but the bird can easily be confused with the swamp harrier. It inhabits grassland and wetlands up to 3800 m above sea-level. It hunts low over open ground searching for small mammals, birds and lizards. The"
"New Zealand Civil Air Ensign The New Zealand Civil Air Ensign is the flag that represents civil aviation in New Zealand. The ensign consists of a dark blue Latin cross edged with white on a light blue field. A Union Jack is placed in the first quarter and the Southern Cross, as seen from New Zealand, are shown in red in the lower half of the fly. The ensign is based on the British Civil Air Ensign and the national flag of New Zealand. The original design for the ensign was submitted to King George VI by the Governor-General of"
"in the forested regions of New Guinea. In areas where it has established, native animal populations have dramatically decreased. New Guinea has a rich biodiversity of bird life, with over 79 families and approximately 730 species that can be classified into four groups: breeding land and freshwater species, seabirds, migrants from the north, and migrants and vagrants from Australia and New Zealand. There are eight Endemic Bird Areas with about 320 endemic bird species in New Guinea. The largest birds in New Guinea are the flightless cassowaries, of which all three species are native to New Guinea. Two of these"
"Zimbabwe Bird The stone-carved Zimbabwe Bird is the national emblem of Zimbabwe, appearing on the national flags and coats of arms of both Zimbabwe and Rhodesia, as well as on banknotes and coins (first on Rhodesian pound and then Rhodesian dollar). It probably represents the bateleur eagle or the African fish eagle. The bird's design is derived from a number of soapstone sculptures found in the ruins of the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe. It is now the definitive icon of independent Zimbabwe with Matenga (2001) listing over 100 organisations which now incorporate the Bird in their logo. The original"