Blue Crane - SANBI
May 20, 2018 · The Blue Crane is a special bird to amaXhosa tribe, who call it indwe. When a man distinguished himself by deeds of valour, or any form of meritorious conduct, he was …
South Africa's National Bird
The Blue Crane is a bird very special to the amaXhosa, who call it indwe. When a man distinguished himself by deeds of valour, or any form of meritorious conduct, he was often …
Cranes and culture: How these special birds have shaped our …
In Xhosa and Zulu, the bird is known as indwe and plays an important cultural role. For the amaXhosa people, the feathers of indwe are an indication that a warrior has been honoured …
9 Fascinating Blue Crane Facts - Fact Animal
Historically, when members of the Xhosa people (those folks with the incredible clicking language) showed bravery in battle, they were honoured with decorative feathers from the local “Indwe” …
Cranetivities – Blue Cranes - International Crane Foundation
One of these tribes, the Xhosa people, call the Blue Crane “Indwe.” Brave warriors are honored with Blue Crane feathers to display in their hair, and these warriors act to restore order when …
Which bird is South Africa’s national bird? - NCESC
Jun 26, 2024 · South Africa chose the Blue Crane as its national bird because it represents beauty and bravery. The Xhosa people, one of the tribes in South Africa, call the Blue Crane …
The Big Blue Crane Bird: South Africa’s National Bird
Jan 10, 2024 · Among the Xhosa, the indigenous “Indwe bird” was historically considered a symbol of prestige and honor. Traditionally, the feathers of the Blue Crane were used to …
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Indwe is the Xhosa name for the Blue Crane, also called the Stanley Crane or Paradise Crane. It is South Africa's national bird and is almost exclusively endemic to South Africa (an estimated …
indwe - definition of indwe in A Dictionary of South African English …
[1986 Motorist 2nd Quarter 25 Indwe is the Xhosa word for blue crane.. a town.. named after the blue crane, South Africa’s national bird and Ciskei’s national emblem. Indwe was founded in …
BLUE CRANE - HESC
The blue crane is also known as the Stanley or paradise crane, and in local South African languages as the bloukraanvoël (Afrikaans), indwe (amaXhosa and Zulu), or mogolodi …