The animal on the Qatar Airways logo is the Arabian oryx, which is the national animal of the State of Qatar. The oryx is a long-horned antelope of the Chamois family that lives in the desert regions of western Asia. The oryx is a symbol of speed and determination, which fits perfectly into the concept of the airline. The logo features the head of an oryx with long, straight horns, drawn in profile on a gray and white circle. The oryx is depicted in burgundy color on a gray background on the tailfin of the aircraft.