Talk about the meanings of these 10 birds in literary works

Parrot meaning

There are parrots flying to other mountains, and the animals in the mountains always love each other. Although the parrot is happy thinking about itself, it cannot last long and then goes away. A few months later, a fire broke out in the mountains. When the parrot sees it from a distance, it dips its feathers into the water and flies around. The God of Heaven said: "Although you have a will, what's the point?" He said to him: "Although I know that I can't save him, but I know that in this mountain, the animals are doing good deeds, they are all brothers, and I can't bear to see them." The God of God expressed his gratitude and extinguished the fire.

A group of parrots flew to a mountain. The animals in the mountain all liked each other and respected each other. The parrot thought that although it felt very happy here, it could not stay for a long time, so it flew away. Several months later, a fire suddenly broke out in the mountains. The parrot saw it from a distance, wetted its feathers with water, flew to the mountain, and sprinkled water to put out the fire. Seeing this, the god said: "Although you are very energetic and ambitious, what's the use (effect)?" The parrot replied: "Although I know that I can't put out the fire, I once lived in this mountain. We are friendly with the animals on the mountain and are as close as brothers. I can't bear to watch the mountain fire." The god was very moved after hearing this, and as a reward, he put out the mountain fire.

This story is somewhat similar to Yu Gong Moves the Mountains, but it adds a touch of friendship. It is not easy for a person to complete an arduous task by his own strength. It is much easier if there is help from noble people, but noble people (gods) do not help others at will. The so-called God helps those who do not work hard. You cannot expect help from others; if the task you are undertaking is based on a great sentiment, it is easier to get help from others, and everyone can work together to support the event.

The red-crowned crane is also known as the crane, which does not eat the fireworks of the world and has noble aspirations

Cormorant meaning

It is good at diving and can fish in the water with its long hooked mouth. Wild cormorants usually inhabit rivers and lakes, and they often fly low and skim over the water. When flying, the neck and feet are straight. In summer, they nest on rocky cliffs or tall trees near water, or in dwarf trees in swamp lowlands.

Cormorants

They are not very afraid of people. Often active at the seaside, lakeside, and among fresh water. When resting, they stand motionless on rocks or tree stumps for a long time. Very strong flying ability. They generally do not leave the water except during migration. Mainly feeds on fish and crustaceans. When cormorants hunt, they keep their heads in the water to track their prey. Cormorants' wings have evolved to aid in paddling. Therefore, cormorants mainly use flippers to swim in waters covered with seagrass. In clear waters or waters with sandy bottoms, cormorants use both flippers and wings. In water with low visibility, cormorants often sneak up on their prey and then suddenly extend their necks to deliver a fatal blow with their beaks. In this way, no matter how agile the prey is, it will never escape. In dim water, cormorants generally cannot see their prey. Therefore, it can only hit the target accurately with the help of its keen hearing. After catching prey, cormorants must surface to swallow it. Therefore, cormorants domesticated by fishermen can be seen in rivers, lakes and seas in southern my country and India to help fishermen catch fish. Before releasing the cormorants, the fishermen put a leather loop around the cormorant's neck to prevent the cormorant from swallowing the prey. After the cormorant catches the fish, it jumps onto the fisherman's boat and spits out the fish from its mouth with the help of the fisherman. Cormorants are very greedy and eat up to 3 kilograms of fish in a day and night. It can swallow a fish that is 35 centimeters long and weighs half a kilogram in one bite.

The dove means peace and tranquility

The ancient auspicious bird of the eagle means: not afraid of difficulties, courageous and lofty ambitions, a bright future, rising into the blue clouds, rising rapidly, vigorously displaying power, and prosperous official career

Swallows

Throughout the ages, some people have praised swallows as messengers of spring, some have praised swallows as symbols of love, some have used swallows to express their feelings, and some have gone against the norm and used swallows as metaphors to ridicule. Whether it is praise or ridicule, there are countless famous poems and lines that use swallows in poems. "In the past, the swallows in front of the king's funeral hall flew into the homes of ordinary people." "The flowers fell helplessly, and the swallows returned as if they had known each other before."

The swan means "Yi·Jian": "Sixty-two: Hong Jian is on the rock, eating and drinking "Jiejie, auspicious." It means: "Six and two are in the middle, and the swan gradually rests on the rock, which is very stable, so eating and doing everything will be harmonious and extremely auspicious."

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"Compendium of Materia Medica·Birds" says: "The swan is commonly known as a swan. It has white feathers. It can soar very high and is good at walking. It can fly thousands of miles and reach the clouds with its wings." "

"Shuowen" also said: "Heaven is the top; it is supreme, from one, from greatness. "

In the West, swans symbolize elegance, nobility, grace and purity.

"Materia Medica" defines the essence of swans; "Shuowen" gives swans their dignity; "Book of Changes" 》predicts the future of the swan; the world regards the swan as a symbol of elegance, elegance, purity and beauty.

The seagull means high and far-reaching

The magpie is happy and auspicious.