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It was chosen as such in 1982 after a poll in Suomen Kuvalehti. I don't know the reasons but one might speculate like this:
- it is a common sight in Finland
- it is considered to be a noble and beautiful bird
- it has been a sacred animal for some tribes and it is depicted in old cave drawings
The Swan of Tuonela (Tuonelan joutsen) is a well-known creature in Finnish mythology, a swan swimming around Tuonela, the island of dead.
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