Interactive Guide
US State Birds
All 51 US states and territories have chosen an official bird — but only 29 unique species share the honour. The Northern Cardinal leads the flock, claimed by 7 states, while Hawaii stands apart with the Nene, found nowhere else in the country.
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29
Unique Species
51
States & DC
7
Most States for One Bird
72%
Uniqueness Rate
Most Popular
America's Most Shared State Birds
7
Northern Cardinal
Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia
6
Western Meadowlark
Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Oregon, Wyoming
3
American Goldfinch
Iowa, New Jersey, Washington
2
Black-capped Chickadee
Massachusetts, Maine
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