Which Rio Carnival samba school is represented by an eagle?

Portela is the Rio Carnival samba school represented by an eagle.

The eagle is Portela’s emblem and a recurring element in the school’s visual identity. It appears on flags, costumes, banners, and parade imagery, making it one of the easiest symbols for spectators to associate with a particular Rio samba school.

Portela was founded in 1923 and is based in the Madureira area of Rio de Janeiro. Its traditional colors are blue and white, and the school became one of the most successful and influential organizations in the history of Rio Carnival.

A common mix-up is identifying the eagle as a general symbol of Rio Carnival. It is specifically associated with Portela, while other schools use different emblems and color combinations. Portela’s parade identity combines the eagle, blue-and-white colors, and a long championship tradition.