It has previously been the coat of arms of Libya, but later replaced by the Hawk of Quraish. The Hawk of Quraish was itself abandoned after the Libyan Civil War. The Eagle of Saladin was part of the coat of arms of South Yemen prior to that country's unification with North Yemen. Zimbabwe Bird The stone-carved Zimbabwe Bird is the national emblem of Zimbabwe, appearing on the national flags and coats of arms of both Zimbabwe and Rhodesia (since 1924), as well as on banknotes and coins (first on Rhodesian pound and then Rhodesian dollar). It probably represents the bateleur eagle or the African fish eagle. The bird's design is derived from a number of soapstone sculptures found in the ruins of the ancient city of Great Zimbabwe. See also Double-headed eagle Triple-headed eagle Garuda (as a cultural and national symbol) Golden eagles in human culture Lion (heraldry) References Notes Citations Bibliography External links The Arms of Byzantium Birds of prey in Early Greek Art Arthurian Heraldry Eagles on AssumeArms.com Fleur-de-lis designs A Glossary of Terms used in Heraldry by James Parker International Civic Heraldry Pimbley's Dictionary of Heraldry – E QM Web (Quartermaster Museum) Russian College of Heraldry Imperial Eagle