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, ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This cheerful songbird with its bright orange breast is a beloved harbinger of spring across North American backyards and parks. The American Robin is a medium-sized thrush with a round body, long ...

A truly stunning game bird with a tail that can stretch over 6 feet long, turning heads in forests across Asia and in introduced parts of Europe. The Reeves's Pheasant is a striking bird, notable for ...

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 ...