state bird
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of state bird
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10
Example Sentences
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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
The shy bird plays an important role in the food chain by preying on rodents, snakes and other pests and is also the state bird of Rajasthan, where it is called 'Godawan' by locals.
From BBC • Nov. 7, 2024
Despite decades of decline, a genetic analysis of ruffed grouse reveals that Pennsylvania's state bird harbors more genetic diversity and connectivity than expected.
From Science Daily • Oct. 4, 2023
The 1931 law establishing the California valley quail as our state bird noted it was a game bird, indicating it was to be hunted for sport or food, he said.
From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2023
I draw them and also a dogwood—the state tree AND flower—with a cardinal in it—the state bird.
From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine
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