of the "crowing rooster" that is traditionally depicted in France. This symbol, also known as the Walloon rooster, was officially adopted as the symbol of Wallonia (in 1998) and the French Community of Belgium (in 1991). Cocorico In France, the French onomatopoeia for the rooster crowing sound, "cocorico" (cock-a-doodle-doo), is sometimes used as an expression of national pride. See also Rooster of Barcelos References External links French presidency - symbols of the French Republic Embassy of France in the United States - additional information French Prime Minister's office - additional information Images of Footix, the cockerel mascot of the 1998 FIFA World Cup. France plucks its bird from peril, from BBC. A plan to preserve the genetic heritage of the French cockerel. National symbols of France Heraldic birds Mythological galliforms Birds in mythology Fictional chickens Birds in art Heraldic beasts Visual motifs de:Hahn (Wappentier)#Der gallische Hahn