Every state of the United States has named at least one official state bird, along with Washington, D.C., and three of the five official U.S. territories. The most common state…
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The official state bird of Kentucky is the Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis). Kentucky declared the “native redbird, commonly known as…
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Nearly every state of the United States has at least one official state insect symbol. Iowa and Michigan are the…
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The official state bird of Colorado is the Lark Bunting (Calamospiza melanocorys). The Colorado legislature designated the lark bunting as the…
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Hawaii named the Nēnē aka Hawaiian Goose (Branta sandvicensis) its official state bird in 1957. It is the world’s rarest…
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Like every other state, South Dakota has named several official state symbols. Among these are five different animals, each with…
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The official state bird of Minnesota is the common loon (Gavia immer). The state legislature adopted this bird as an…
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Idaho is located in the Northwest portion of the United States, and it is known for many things, such as…
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The official state bird of Oklahoma is the scissor-tailed flycatcher (Tyrannus forficatus). It was designated the state bird under House…
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The official Indiana state bird is the Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis). Indiana declared the northern cardinal its official state bird…
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Every state within the United States has some unique feature chosen to represent that state. For many states, there are…
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Because humans love symbolism, it’s no surprise that we’ve taken the time to designate official state birds. Missouri is known…
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Every U.S. state has official symbols that represent the history, culture, economy, and environment of the state. Oregon has over…
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New Mexico is a state known for its rich culture and history. It has some unique state symbols and a…
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If you are looking for the most breathtaking natural landscapes in the Pacific Northwest, it is hard to top the…
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The California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii) became the official state amphibian of California when Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill…
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As with every other state in the United States, Arkansas legislators have chosen various symbols to represent their state. Among…
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Connecticut boasts a surprisingly diverse array of wildlife due to its varied landscapes. From coastal marshes to hardwood forests, over…
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The smallest state in terms of area, Rhode Island has a 1,214-square-mile footprint. The last of the original thirteen colonies…
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Every state in the United States has official state symbols that consist of animals that represent the state’s unique geography,…
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Official state symbols have long been a sign of pride and tradition in the United States. Each of the 50…
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Official state animals are a long-standing tradition in the United States. Each of the 50 states has its own collection…
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Nevada’s topography features a basin-and-range structure, with mountain ranges separated by arid valleys. Elevations range from approximately 470 to over…
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Each state in the United States has its own official animal symbols. These animals become officially recognized symbols of the…
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Wisconsin is renowned for its diverse, glacier-sculpted landscape, with thousands of lakes and scenic bluffs along the banks of the Mississippi…
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North Carolina possesses immense biodiversity due to its diverse topography, ranging from high-altitude Appalachian spruce-fir forests and piedmont to delta…
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While all 50 United States have official state animal symbols, many take it even further by adopting official animals from…
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Pennsylvania features diverse landscapes that support over 25,000 species. The state’s varied habitats, ranging from the Pocono Mountains to the…