Uganda's special bird

One sunny day, a father and his son took a walk along the shores of Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Uganda and all of Africa. As they walked, they enjoyed the soft breeze and calm waters.

Suddenly, a group of birds flew in and landed on the lake shore.

The birds were amazingly beautiful! They had golden crowns on their heads, looking like tiny suns. Their long necks and brightly colored feathers – in shades of red, gray, and yellow – left the little boy in awe.

"Look at those beautiful bird!" the little boy exclaimed, pointing at the birds.

"Yes, they're absolutely stunning!" his father agreed. "Those are Crested Cranes."

Together, they admired the birds standing in the water on their long legs.

The father asked his son, "Have you seen these birds anywhere before?"

The little boy thought for a moment before shaking his head. They continued their walk, taking in the beauty of the lake and the birds, until it was time to head back home.

Back at home, the father handed his son a newspaper. "See if you can find anything interesting," he said.

The little boy flipped through the pages until he suddenly shouted, "Daddy, look! It's the Crested Crane!"

He pointed to a picture of the Uganda Flag, with the Crested Crane right in the middle of it. "Great job!" his father praised.

But the little boy was curious. "Why does it have one leg folded, Daddy?" he asked.

"Ah, that's a wonderful question," his father replied. "The Crested Crane is a very important bird for Uganda, which is why it's on our flag. By standing on one leg, it shows that Uganda is always moving forward, one step at a time."

From that day on, the boy looked at the crested crane in a new light. He felt happy to live in a country with such a beautiful and special bird as its national symbol.

The End!

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