Do You Know Your State Bird?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (34356)
June 29, 2018 7:54am CST
For some reason I always remembered to this day the state bird of my Mother's state, who was born in North Carolina (U.S.) I first noticed the state bird and flower symbols (which I also remember), on a plate in a souvenier shop, going back to my teenage years, when I visited my Mom's relatives there.
But if you asked me what the state bird of New Jersey (U.S.) is, I have no clue. So, that got me to thinking....how many of you know your state bird without looking it up?
A state’s official bird is generally native to the region and a frequent sighting within the borders. Birds also don't have to be unique to a state. Actually some states share the same state bird as its mascot.
Additional Information- Wikipedia
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@simplfred (20608)
• Philippines
29 Jun 18
Our Country's National bird is the Philippine Eagle.
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@ptrikha_2 (45467)
• India
29 Jun 18
@simplfred
The Indian national bird is "Peacock".
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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1 Jul 18
Wow, some great National bird there! The Eagle is revered in the United States.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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1 Jul 18
I have seen many finches at my birdfeeder. Mostly the house finch. I have seen gold finches from time to time. I hang suet which attracts many bird species. The gold finch loves the sunflower seeds I put out.
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@NJChicaa (115992)
• United States
1 Jul 18
@dgobucks226 We never put bird feeders out because we had 2 cats that went outside. They are gone now which is evident with all of the chipmunks in the yard.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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4 Jul 18
@myklj999 Nice photo JJ! I like your feeder too! I've got many of the red chested house finches. Get the occasional gold too. I have Suet sock dangling from the feeder they will hang onto when eating.
@moffittjc (118442)
• Gainesville, Florida
2 Jul 18
I'm pretty sure Florida's state bird is the mosquito. Them damn things are big enough to be mistaken for birds! lol
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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2 Jul 18
@Elizaby Maybe we should tell Jeff before that bird gets to mocking him, lol. Thanks for your response Mary. This bird is not big on feeders, but you might find them hoping around on your lawn. They also learn up to 200 different bird sounds throughout their lifetime. Now that's mocking 
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@just4him (306120)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Jul 18
@dgobucks226 I thought they were everywhere. I stand corrected in my thought processes. I saw them early this year too.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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1 Jul 18
@just4him According to Wikipedia here is the regions where Robins are found. The American robin is widely distributed throughout North America, wintering from southern Canada to central Mexico and along the Pacific Coast. It is the state bird of Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin. So, we can safely say Robins do get around 
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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1 Jul 18
Ah, the Robin. Both an abundant and popular bird found throughout many states. According to all about birds the Robin has doubled in population in the Northeast and Far North. I noticed myself, that many arrived in my backyard in NJ, much sooner this year. Seems they are sticking around up north for longer periods of time.
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@saritflor (3914)
• Hungary
29 Jun 18
That's good question I have to check about it
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@asswclown (507)
• United Kingdom
29 Jun 18
We don't have states here. But our kind of bird is the European Robin.
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@AKRao24 (27424)
• India
1 Jul 18
@dgobucks226 , Thanks and nice to know about State Bird of New Jersey.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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1 Jul 18
Love the photo AKRao! Thanks 
New Jersey's is American Goldfinch.
New Jersey's is American Goldfinch.1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (169937)
• United States
10 Jul 18
Actually, I do..it is the Cardinall. I know strange things, just not the things I should know!
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@snowy22315 (169937)
• United States
11 Jul 18
@dgobucks226 Oh I can so relate to that!!
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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17 Aug 18
I looked up your bird. I believe Wikipedia says it is related to the Oriole family and is found in many parts of Asia.
A very pretty bird. Here is a photo of one I found.
@mesbakh (2284)
• Indonesia
17 Aug 18
@dgobucks226 yes you are righ buddy. thank you so much for the photo. that is the official bird of my province, central java. we had it at home when we were kids. but now it is hard to find them in the wild anymore
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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18 Aug 18
@mesbakh It's a beautiful looking bird mesbakh. Hope they make a comeback!
@dgobucks226 (34356)
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4 Jul 18
Well, I bet that is some sight to see, ultraman 
Thanks for responding my friend
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@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
1 Jul 18
Pennsylvania is the Ruffed Grouse which is some sort of partridge I think
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@Marilynda1225 (79708)
• United States
1 Jul 18
@dgobucks226 that's pretty interesting. Actually I had no idea what a grouse was
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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1 Jul 18
New Jersey's is the American Goldfinch. Fun fact- Ruffed Grouse can digest bitter, often toxic plants that many birds can’t handle.
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@Hannihar (129458)
• Israel
29 Aug 18
@dgobucks226
I live in Jerusalem and our lions are our symbpl.
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@Hannihar (129458)
• Israel
30 Aug 18
@dgobucks226
Not sure but a good question. We have birds that go away in winter and come back in the nice weather but do not know their names. I think a lion statue is really cool to represent Jeursalem.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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31 Aug 18
@Hannihar Oh yes, a lion represents strength, courage, pride, royalty and protector. A great symbol to have!
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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29 Aug 18
Is their any popular type bird associated with Israel Hanni?
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
2 Jul 18
Mine is the white wing woodchuck...Without looking it up
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@responsiveme (22926)
• India
3 Jul 18
@dgobucks226 peacock is the national bird.
Mine was white winged wood duck.
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
3 Jul 18
@dgobucks226
Oh did I write Chuck..It should be duck
Maybe the woodchucking poem was in my mind
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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3 Jul 18
You get an "A" for your effort. But a woodchuck is not a bird, lol. Maybe it is the "Peacock" perhaps?
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@ptrikha_2 (45467)
• India
29 Jun 18
Well we do not have a state bird concept here. Yet this looks like a good concept.
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@dgobucks226 (34356)
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1 Jul 18
Your National bird is the Peacock. Enjoy it's beauty...
Photo- culturalindia.net
@dgobucks226 (34356)
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1 Jul 18
According to another Wisconsin native it is the Robin. I like the Cardinal. Seven states claim it as their state bird. Why not, it's a beautiful looking bird
