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yes the Doctor bird also known as the swallow tail humming bird. It lives only in Jamaica.The doctor bird remains a colorful national symbol of Jamaica!
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Why is it illegal to capture a swallow tail hummingbird in Jamaica?
Hi, it is illegal to capture a swallowtail humming bird in Jamaica, because the bird is not only our National Bird, but it is also endemic to Jamaica, i.e. it is only found here. It is one of our protected species of fauna.
What are the chief animals raised in Jamaica?
the main animals reared in Jamaica are pig, goat, cattle, and chicken Pigs in the parish of Westmoreland, hanover, Trewlany, St. Catherine. Chicken in Clarendon and St. Catherine Cattle in St. Ann Westmoreland St. Catherine St.Elizbeth Manchester St.thomas Goat in St. Catherine St. thomas Manchester Clarendon St. Elizebeth.
Where do papilio homerus live in?
only in Jamaica :-)
What is the smallest egg how much does it weigh?
The smallest bird egg is that of the vervain hummingbird, which is only found on the island of Jamaica. The egg only weighs about 0.0132 ounces and is about 0.39 inches in length.
Why is the doctor bird the national bird of Jamaica?
I've read somewhere that - the bird (Humming Bird aka 'Doctor Bird') is an object of superstition. The Arawaks (the first inhabitants of the island of Jamaica) spread the belief that the bird had magical powers. They called it 'God bird', believing it was the reincarnation of dead souls. This became a folk song which says: 'Doctor Bud a cunny bud, hard bud fe dead'. meaning( It's a clever bird which can't be easily killed). song sung by: Leroy A. White over the phone hope spelling is correct. The name 'Doctor-bird' is not quite settled. It's been said that the name was given because the erect black crest and tails resemble the top hat and long tail coats doctors used to wear back in the old days. Another theory of thought believe that it refers to the way the birds lance the flowers with their bills to extract nectar. (looking like a doctors syringe) It is also a very unique bird that in the way it flies. In every (or most) culture don't they believe that they're clever and invincible and unique. (Just my theory why they might had Nationalized it and besides 'God Bird' what could be better for a country with a strong belief in GOD) Folklore is a big part of history. Asked my husband who is a Jamaican; "cause it's a beautiful bird and it's the only bird that can fly backwards". I'm not arguing!
Does the cassowary live in the canopy?
No. The cassowary is a flightless bird. It therefore cannot live in the canopy. It can only live on the forest floor.
Who is Jamaica only national heroine?
nanny of the maroons is the only heroine of Jamaica
Is the snowy owl the only bird in arctic?
The Snowy Owl is not the only bird that live in the Arctic. Other Arctic birds include the snow geese, arctic tern and ravens.
Where are marijuana usage legal?
As far as I know, only Jamaica. There may be more, but I only know of Jamaica.
Do bat eat fruits that only live in Jamaica?
no i think because i saw that they eat more fruits in other places before in a real movie
What is a good introduction paragraph on Jamaica?
Jamaica, the place of beaches, athletes and Rastafarians. Jamaica is a place that is great, although it is only a small island.
How did Judaism came to Jamaica?
Today there are only about 300 Jews in Jamaica, but they originally came to Jamaica in the 15th Century, fleeing persecution in Spain.
