What is the state bird?

The California quail (Lophortyx californica), also known as the valley quail, became the official state bird in 1931. read more

Below is a list of U.S. state birds as designated by each state's legislature. The selection of state birds began in 1927, when the legislatures for Alabama, Florida, Maine, Missouri, Oregon, Texas and Wyoming selected their state birds. The last state to choose its bird was Arizona in 1973. read more

Official US State Birds. Listed by State Alabama -Yellowhammer Alaska - Willow Ptarmigan Arizona - Cactus Wren Arkansas - Mockingbird California - California Valley Quail read more

Official state birds and national bird symbol. All 50 states recognize at least one state bird - photos, videos, fun facts! read more

This is a list of U.S. state birds as designated by each state's legislature. The selection of state birds began in 1927, when the legislatures for Alabama, Florida, Maine, Missouri, Oregon, Texas and Wyoming selected their state birds. read more

The "yellowhammer" was designated the official state bird of Alabama in 1927 (correct name: northern flicker). Alabama is the the only state that recognizes a woodpecker as their state bird. Alabama also adopted an official state game bird in 1980 (eastern wild turkey). read more