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Great gray owl named Manitoba bird emblem
Manitoba Natural Resources Minister Samuel Askiw has named the great gray owl as the province's official bird after a six month search. 88 birds were nominated. the decision cites the owl's grandeur, wide Manitoba distribution, and popularity with birdwatchers.
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Winnipeg
Samuel Askiw
Manitoba
Riding Mountain National Park
North America
Mr. Askiw
American Birding Association
Canada
United States