Explore all 50 US state birds with our comprehensive guide. Learn about each official state bird's characteristics, habitat, and the history behind their selection as state symbols.

This iridescent troublemaker has a knack for mimicry and a taste for farmland snacks, making it both admired and controversial across its widespread range. The Common Starling is a small, stocky bird ...

Known as the jewel of the garden, and North America's most common hummingbird, this tiny, vibrant bird, can sip nectar from over 1,000 flowers a day. The Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a tiny, ...

From suburban gardens to farms and wilderness areas, the mourning dove is one of the most common and familiar birds in North America. The Mourning Dove is a slender, medium-sized bird with a small, ...

Nature's unsung gardener, whose vibrant plumage and acorn-stashing habit play a crucial role in forest regeneration worldwide. The Eurasian Jay is a striking bird with a pinkish-brown body, blue wing ...

Soaring high in mountain air, this clever corvid makes its home among Europe's highest peaks. The Alpine Chough is a medium-sized corvid with glossy black plumage that shimmers with a blue-green ...

Soaring majestically across vast landscapes, this powerful raptor commands the skies with its impressive wingspan and keen hunting skills. The Golden Eagle is a majestic raptor with dark brown plumage ...

This flightless giant, standing up to 9 feet tall, roams the African savanna with surprising speed and grace. The Common Ostrich is a striking bird. Males boast black body feathers contrasted by white ...

Swift and powerful, this apex predator dives at speeds of up to 240 mph, making it the fastest animal on Earth. The Peregrine Falcon is a striking raptor with a blue-grey back, barred white underparts ...

Small but spirited, this chunky songbird stands out in North American gardens with its distinctive gray mohawk and big black eyes. The Tufted Titmouse is a small, plump bird with a distinctive crest ...

Birds of prey, or raptors, are carnivorous birds that hunt and kill prey using a combination of their keen senses, strong talons and sharp, hooked beaks. Ranging from the minuscule falconet to the ...

A fierce hunter with a striking rusty-red tail, this widespread raptor is a commanding presence as it soars over diverse landscapes across North America. The Red-tailed Hawk is a robust raptor with ...