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Below is a list of U.S. state birds as designated by each state's, district's or territory's government. The selection of state birds began with Kentucky adopting the northern cardinal in 1926.
State, District, Or TerritoryBirdScientific NameYearYellowhammer (northern flicker)Colaptes auratus1927 [5]Lagopus lagopus1955 [6]——Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus1931 [7]The chickadee (specifically the black-capped chickadee Poecile atricapillus, formerly Parus atricapillus) is the official bird for the US state of Massachusetts, the Canadian province of New Brunswick, and the city of Calgary, Alberta.
- Alabama: Yellowhammer (Northern Flicker) Colaptes auratus. Alabama named the “yellowhammer,” aka the northern flicker, as its official state bird in 1927.
- Alaska: Willow Ptarmigan Lagopus lagopus. Alaska named the willow ptarmigan as its official state bird in 1955.
- Arizona: Cactus Wren Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus. Arizona named the cactus wren its official state bird in 1973.
- Arkansas: Northern Mockingbird Mimus polyglottos. Arkansas designated the northern mockingbird its official state bird in 1929.
Dec 2, 2021 · The boreal forests of Canada, Alaska and edges of the northeastern states are home to chickadees of the same name, a brown-capped bird with a slow, scratchy chick-a-dee call.
- Sally Roth
The black-capped chickadee is the state bird of Maine and Massachusetts and the provincial bird of New Brunswick. In 2022 the black-capped chickadee was named the official bird of Calgary, Alberta. The bird is prominently featured on the standard Maine vehicle registration plate.
Aug 9, 2022 · Chickadees are cute and curious birds found in all parts of North America. Their friendly and inquisitive nature makes them a little more brave and friendly than other wild songbirds, and with enough patience and practice, chickadees will even eat seeds right out of your hand!
The Black-capped Chickadee is a common sight in the woods and at backyard bird feeders throughout the state. The brownish-black bill is short, straight and rounded. The Chickadee's glossy head is large with a short neck and dark brown eyes.
