state bird
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of state bird
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Floridians are flapping over what should be the state bird.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
Plus, the U.S. tech selloff picks up steam, and some Floridians want the flamingo to be the state bird.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
That year, the Nēnē was named the state bird, bringing more attention to conservation efforts and funding to captive breeding in order to release the bird back into the wild.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2025
They included: a loon — the state bird — with lasers for eyes; a photo of someone’s dog; famous paintings of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln; and an image of a rather large mosquito.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
It’s a project that involves research and a lot of drawing because you'll need the flag, the state flower, the state bird, et cetera.
From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine
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