Saturday, November 29, 2008

The National Bird: The Yigüirro

The Yigüirro (Turdus grayi), also known as the clay-colored robin or gray thrush, was designated the national bird of Costa Rica in November, 1976.

Found throughout the country, the Yigüirro represents fertility of the earth and the richness of Costa Rican soil. The Yigüirro generally sings at the beginning of May and is a signal to farmers that the rainy season has begun.





1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I LIKE THIS IS BIRD!