Black bird??
When I see German playing sports, like olympic or soccer,
I often wee black bird on their chest.
Is it something special bird in Germany?
And what is that and what it means?
Also I wanna know how you call it.

danke!

Question

Black bird??
When I see German playing sports, like olympic or soccer,
I often wee black bird on their chest.
Is it something special bird in Germany?
And what is that and what it means?
Also I wanna know how you call it.

 danke!

Answer

Here's some more background info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_(heraldry)

"The eagle symbolized strength, courage, farsightedness and immortality. It is considered to be the king of the air and the messenger of the highest Gods."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aquila_(Roman)

http://www.theflagfactory.com/images/SPQR-Eagle-Red-fix-P1110090-copy.jpg

Answer

It's an eagle.  Called "Bundesadler". The emblem (/crest) of the Federal Republic of Germany. It is in the center of all official flags, in addition to the colors black, red and gold.

Es ist ein Adler. Man nennt ihn den "Bundesadler" (DER Adler). Das Wappen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland. Er ist (/befindet sich) in der Mitte aller offiziellen Fahnen, zusätzlich zu den Farben Schwarz, Rot und Gold.

http://www.bundestag.de/blickpunkt/103_Parlament/0502/0502014.html

Answer

http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundeswappen_(Deutschland)

Its in german i find its better information as the english wiki.

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