LOOKING FOR A NATIONAL BIRD

1. Read the text.

Many countries have a national flower, bird or animal. The national bird of
America is an eagle, of Finland is a swan, and of India is a peacock. Many
people think the time has come for Israel to have a national bird to call its
own.

In Kibbutz Lotan you can learn about Israeli birds and visit the picture
gallery. Amir Balaban, director of the Jerusalem Bird Observatory, suggests
that the Israeli public should be a partner in choosing a bird that will represent
the country and be identified with it. He has already chosen the bird he thinks
would be good. It is the bulbul, a songbird that is common in Israel.

A national bird and flower be should chosen as a part of Israel's 60th

anniversary celebrations in 2008. You can see one of the first Israeli stamps
with the picture of this bird.

2. Read the sentences and write YES or NO

a) There are many countries that have a national bird._____

b) Israel already has its national animal or bird.____

c) The national bird of America is a swan.______

d) We choose our national bird for the 60th anniversary of Israel.____

3. Match the picture to the name of the country.

1. Israel

2. Finland

3. India

4. America
Eagle Peacock Swan Bulbul

4. Write what you know about the bulbul bird.

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5. Draw your stamp with the Israeli bird or animal.

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