Israel's non-Kosher national bird

In honor of the 60th anniversary of Israel, President Shimon Peres declared the Hoopoe Israel's national bird, Reuters reported. The irony: The Book of Leviticus declares that it is not Kosher.

Along with eagles, vultures, and pelican, the Hoopoe is "abhorrent, not to be eaten." But then again, who would eat a national bird?

The Hoopoe was chosen by a poll with about 155,000 votes cast.