What is the scarlet Ibis symbolic of?

The scarlet ibis is the national bird of Trinidad.

In the short story, "The Scarlet Ibis," the scarlet ibis bird is the main symbol in the story. The color of the bird (red) and the bird itself is compared to the character "Doodle" as fragile yet majestic. The bird ended up in their yard when it was blown off course by a storm, and dies in their yard. Doodle dies at the end just like the Scarlet Ibis: red and far away from home