which bird is the state bird for the most different states
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- (Sep 03 01 10:30 PM). The cardinal is the most popular being the official state bird in 7 states (IL, IN, KY, NC, OH, VA, and WV) followed by the western meadowlark in 6 states and the mockingbird in 5 states.
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Robin Redbreast The robin's claim to the title of official state bird of Michigan has been challenged from a group of 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders. They arrived at the state capital in 2003 to lobby for the Kirtland's Warbler as the state bird of Michigan.
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- Adoption of the Michigan State Bird. The robin red breast was designated as the state bird of Michigan by House Concurrent Resolution No. 30, the Senate concurring, on April 8, 1931.
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Cardinal Bird Facts Cardinals do not migrate, and as a result they live their entire lives within one or two kilometer radius of where they were born. In the United Stated of America, the cardinal is the official bird of seven states. These states include: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia. Unlike most birds, Cardinals appear to actually be benefiting from the growth of cities.
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- American Goldfinch. This handsome little finch, the state bird of New Jersey, Iowa, and Washington, is welcome and common at feeders, where it takes primarily sunflower and nyjer. Goldfinches often flock with Pine Siskins and Common Redpolls.
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Official State Birds (all birds and fowl) The Cardinal takes first place for the most popular bird of the United States. Seven states have chosen the cardinal as their state bird; Illinois; Indiana; Kentucky; North Carolina; Ohio; Virginia; West Virginia. United Tweets of America: 50 State Birds Their Stories, Their Glories, by Hudson Talbott. 64 pages.
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- Montana State Bird. The Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta) is a medium-sized blackbird, similar in appearance to the Eastern Meadowlark, that breeds in grasslands, prairie, pastures and abandoned fields, across western and central North America and into northern Mexico.
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- Share to: 1  Identifying the American Goldfinch The American goldfinch is a handsome little bird, serving as New Jersey, Iowa and Washington's state bird. 2  Staying Current: How to Update Windows on Your PC There are millions of dollars to be made hacking Windows. Identifying the American Goldfinch The American goldfinch is a handsome little bird, serving as New Jersey, Iowa and Washington's state bird.
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- THE STATE GAME BIRD The Wild Turkey was designated as the official State Wild Game Bird by Act Number 508 of 1976. Wild turkeys have small, featherless, blue heads with males having a red throat. The body is comprised of dark brown to black feathers. They are found in forests throughout the State of South Carolina.
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Western meadowlark The western meadowlark is the state bird of six states; being Montana, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, and Wyoming. The northern cardinal, which represents seven states, is the only bird to hold the status of state bird in more states.
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What the State BirdsShouldBe I drove over a bridge from Maryland into Virginia today and on the big “Welcome to Virginia” sign was an image of the state bird, the northern cardinal— with a yellow bill. I should have scoffed, but it hardly registered.
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When was Georgia's state bird adopted? “By changing nothing, nothing changes.”. Adoption of Georgia's State Bird: Brown Thrasher. On April 6, 1935, the Brown Thrasher, Toxostoma rufum, was first chosen as the Georgia state bird by official proclamation of the Governor.
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- There are eight species of woodpeckers in Alabama. The state bird is a woodpecker called the “Northern Flicker” or “Yellowhammer.” Other woodpeckers in Alabama include the red-cockaded, the downy, and the hairy woodpecker. These three species are about the same size (7-9 inches) and are mostly black and white.
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- 1 Gradually winter released its grip and flowers erupted from the ground in celebration of spring.  I'm not sure anyone else in our group was in shape to drive home after our champagne celebration of the scary new life each of us agreed to embrace.
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Alaska State Bird - Willow Ptarmigan - Lagopus lagopus The willow ptarmigan (pronounced tar-mi-gan) was designated as the official Alaska state bird in 1955, four years before Alaska was admitted to the Union.here are three kinds of ptarmigan, all of which can be found in the state of Alaska. The willow ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) and the rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) can also found in northern Eurasia, Scandinavia, and Russia while the white-tailed ptarmigan (Lagopus leucura) can be found only in North America.
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List of birds of Indiana List of birds of Indiana. The northern cardinal is the state bird of Indiana. This list of birds of Indiana includes every wild bird species recorded in the U.S. state of Indiana, based on the list published by the Indiana Audubon Society.
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Official State Birds (all birds and fowl) The Cardinal takes first place for the most popular bird of the United States. Seven states have chosen the cardinal as their state bird; Illinois; Indiana; Kentucky; North Carolina; Ohio; Virginia; West Virginia. We have a tie for second place; the western meadowlark and the mockingbird. Five states have decided that the western meadowlark will be their official state bird. Those states are Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Oregon. The mockingbird also garnered the official state bird designation from five states; Arkansas; Florida; Mississippi; Texas; Tennessee.
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State Symbols Sugar Maple - West Virginia's State Tree. Cardinal - West Virginia's State Bird. The cardinal was named the state's official state bird with the adoption of House Resolution 12 on March 7, 1949, which authorized pupils from public schools and civic organizations to name the bird. Black Bear - West Virginia's State Animal.
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Alaska State Bird - Willow Ptarmigan - Lagopus lagopus LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT: The law designating the willow ptarmigan as the official Alaska state bird is Section 44.09.060 of the Alaska Statutes, specifically Title 44 (State Government), Chapter 09 (State Seal, Flag, and Emblems), Section 060 (State Bird).
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- Oregon's state bird is the Western Meadowlark, which was adopted in 1927.
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Idaho State Bird Idaho State Bird Description: The Mountain Bluebird is a slightly smaller bird than a Robin. It has a large round head with a stocky body. The small, pointed bill is black. The legs and feet are also black. The male is a deep sky blue on its upperparts, wings and tail. The chest is blue fading to light blue and then white on the belly.
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- Listed by Family Genus. Webmaster Notes: The pages shown depicting the official 50 US State birds were drawn from :  Audubon's Birds of America  an 1840 First Octavo Edition of John J. Audubon's complete seven volume text. Within the text you will see many names in capital letters.
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- Woodpeckers. There are eight species of woodpeckers in Alabama. The state bird is a woodpecker called the “Northern Flicker” or “Yellowhammer.” Other woodpeckers in Alabama include the red-cockaded, the downy, and the hairy woodpecker.
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California State Bird - California Valley Quail - Lophortyx california State Bird of California By John James Audubon, F. R. SS. L. & E. The California quail (Lophortyx californica), also known as the valley quail, became the official state bird in 1931. A widely distributed and prized game bird, it is known for its hardiness and adaptability. Plump, gray-colored and smaller than a pigeon, the California quail sports a downward curving black plume on top of its head and black bib with white stripe under the beak. Flocks number from a few to 60 or more in the fall and winter months, but in the spring break into pairs.
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Cardinal â State Bird of Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio and more Description. The Northern Cardinal is one of the most well known birds in America. It is undoubtedly a favorite as Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, North Carolina, and Kentucky all honor the cardinal as their state bird. Two professional sports teams and several universities have made the cardinal their mascots. In most places, the cardinal can not be mistaken for any other bird. The Summer or Scarlet Tanager may look similar from a distance, but the cardinal usually gives itself away with its loud, musical whistle, or short “check” note.
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- The cardinal is not a rare bird, but it is also a bird that is only relegated to certain parts of the country. Since the cardinal is in Indiana year round I find this to be an appropriate bird to pick as the official state bird.