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National Bird Day: Significance of the Massachusetts state bird

January 5th is National Bird Day, and the black-capped chickadee serves as a familiar and resilient symbol of the Commonwealth.
WTSP

Mockingbird keeps perch as state bird as bills flop favoring others in Capitol

HOBE SOUND, Fla. — The northern mockingbird has done it again. Known for its ability to vocally mimic at least a dozen other species, the gray and white bird held off challenges for a fourth ...
Newser on MSN

Fla.'s state bird may be booted from its nest after 99 years

Florida lawmakers are mulling a question for the birds this session: Should the mockingbird give way to the flamingo as the ...
Star Tribune

Why is the loon Minnesota’s state bird? It almost didn’t happen.

Minnesota’s state bird is everywhere: There are loons on license plates and library cards, at lottery counters, and now even on the official state seal. Fireplace mantels across the state sport carved ...
Palm Beach Post

Hello, flamingo! Florida might replace state bird after nearly 100 years

Florida lawmakers are considering replacing the mockingbird as the state bird with the flamingo and scrub-jay. This is the eighth attempt in 25 years to replace the mockingbird. The bills have gained ...
WUWM

Chirp Chat: All about Wisconsin’s state bird, the American Robin

The American Robin is one of the most common birds in North America. You’ve probably seen one in your backyard or been woken up by one before sunrise. But did you know this iconic bird is also ...