It is known that America has the bald eagle as its national bird, French national bird is the Gallic rooster and India has the peacock. But when it comes to national bird, Britain notably lacks behind.

Therefore, Ornithologist David Lindo has started a hunt to find Britain's national bird. Author and broadcaster Mr. Lindo said it was hard to believe that Britain does not have a bird to call its own.

He said he wants to encourage the public of the great British to vote for the bird that could best represent all that is great about the nation.

It has been found that since the announcement of the hunt for Britain's national bird nearly 70,000 people voted in the first round. People now only have six weeks times to choose which British bird they would like to see represent the country.

As per the expert, the top 10 birds which have been voted by the public include the robin, kingfisher, barn owl, blue tit, wren, blackbird, puffin, mute swan, red kite and hen harrier.

Mr. Lindo, who is also known as the Urban Birder, said, "Along with the expected contenders - the friendly robin, charismatic puffin and elegant swan - there is one major surprise, the hen harrier, one of England's rarest breeding birds".

Mr. Lindo said remaining impartial about his vote would go to the blackbird whose birdsong reminds him of growing up and lazy, hazy sunny days.

He said he is hoping to get more children interested in British wildlife by launching a drawing and poetry competition in schools alongside the campaign. He believes that encouraging kids to engage with nature through art and literature is a great way to start.

Furthermore, the final round of voting for Britain's national Bird Campaign closes on May 7. Votes can be casted at vote nationalbird. com or by paper ballot at selected nature reserves across the UK.