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The ostrich feathers heraldic motif is generally traced back to Edward, the Black Prince (1330–1376), eldest son and heir apparent of King Edward III of England.The Black Prince bore (as an alternative to his paternal arms) a shield of Sable, three ostrich feathers argent, described as his "shield for peace", probably meaning the shield he used for jousting.
Mahiole. Man Wearing Feather Cloak and Helmit (sic) attributed to Rembrandt Peale. [ 1] Hawaiian feather helmets, known as mahiole in the Hawaiian language, [ 2] were worn with feather cloaks (ʻahu ʻula). These were symbols of the highest rank reserved for the men of the aliʻi, [ 3] the chiefly class of Hawaii.
Barney Google and Snuffy Smith, originally Take Barney Google, for Instance, [ 1][ note 1] is an American comic strip created by cartoonist Billy DeBeck. Since its debut on June 17, 1919, [ 3] the strip has gained a large international readership, appearing in 900 newspapers in 21 countries. The initial appeal of the strip led to its adaptation ...
ʻAhu ʻula. Haalelea's Feather Cape. The ʻahu ʻula (feather cape or cloak in the Hawaiian language, literally "red/sacred garment for the upper torso" [ 1] ), [ 2] and the mahiole (feather helmet) were symbols of the highest rank of the chiefly aliʻi[ 3] class of ancient Hawaii.
Plants and animals. The leek is the national emblem of Wales. [ 17] According to legend, King Cadwaldr of Gwynedd ordered Welsh soldiers to identify themselves by wearing the leek on their armour in an ancient battle. [ 18] The daffodil is the national flower of Wales, worn on St David's Day (1 March) in Wales.
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List of birds of Ontario. The common loon is the official provincial bird of Ontario. This list of birds of Ontario includes all the bird species recorded in the Canadian province of Ontario as determined by the Ontario Bird Records Committee (OBRC). As of July 2021 there were 508 species on this list, 291 of which are known to breed in the ...
Male Reeves's pheasant, green pheasant, Lady Amherst's pheasant and golden pheasant (front to back). The Reeves's pheasant is a hardy bird and is able to tolerate both hot and cold weather. They prefer higher ground for nesting. The female lays a clutch of 7–14 eggs in April or May; the incubation period is 24–25 days.