KNOW ABOUT CUBA'S NATIONAL ANIMAL,BIRD,TREE AND FLOWER

1.NATIONAL TREE: PALMA REAL
Palma real is the island's national tree and symbol.It is recognized by cubans as the "Queen of the fields" because of the majestic structure,its peculiar size.palma real is a one species of a palm tree family scientific name Roytonea regia.It can grow upto 80 and 100 ft high with a growth rate of about

palma real

1 foot a year.The tree is crowned at the top with long leaves that can reach up to 3 feet in length.This palm bears small purple fruits that are inedible and flowers in the summer with yellow blooms at the crown.


2.NATIONAL FLOWER:BUTTERFLY JASMINE.
Butterfly Jasmine has delicate white petals arranged in an open position on a dark green stem.The brilliantly white colored flowers have a rich and heady scent that many have described as truly

butterfly jasmine

delicious.The white mariposa resembles a butterfly with its  open petals and graceful lines.The lovely flower grows wild beside water resources such as rivers and lagoons.The flower represents purity,rebellion,and independence.


3.NATIONAL ANIMAL: CUBAN CROCODILE
The Cuban crocodile can only be found in Cuba in the Zapata Swamp in the northwest of the country and the Lanier Swamp Isla de Juventud. It is one of the most threatened crocodiles of the New World. The average length of adults is about 11 feet, and some crocodiles can reach as high as 16 feet.

cuban crocodile

Coloration is darker on the top with patterns of black and yellow speckles and lighter underparts. The head is short and broad, and it possesses a bony ridge behind the eyes. Its toes are short and lack webbing, indicating that it spends more time on land then other crocodile species, and its tail is marked with black blotches or bands. The Cuban crocodile has about 68 teeth, which are helpful for crushing turtle shells.
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4.NATIONAL BIRD: CUBAN TROGAN
The Cuban Trogon or Tocororo (Priotelus temnurus) is a species of bird in the Trogonidae family.

cuban trogan

The Cuban Trogon is very colorful with a green back, blue crown, red belly and beak, and white throat and chest. These colors mimic the colors of the Cuban flag which is why it was chosen to be the national bird of Cuba. It has a long fluffy tail which is very unique amongst Trogons. From beak to tail, this beautiful bird is between ten and eleven inches. In flight, these birds travel in pairs creating a large amount of noise because of their rough, graceless flying technique. The Cuban Trogon is very common and can be found all over the island of Cuba.The Cuban Trogons most common call is toco-toco-tocoro-tocoro, which is where its local name 'toco' was derive. 
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