The AMERICAN ROBIN is the state bird of Michigan, Connecticut and Wisconsin. Tipsy robins can occasionally be spotted in the late winter and early spring, thanks to eating fermented berries.
The BALTIMORE ORIOLE is the state bird of Maryland. The bird was named the Baltimore Oriole because its color pattern resembles the coat of arms of Lord Baltimore (1580 - 1632).
The BLACK-CAPPED CHICKADEE is the state bird of Massachusetts. Every fall, Black-capped Chickadees allow their body to rid the brain of neurons that store old, useless information (like old, unused food hiding places).
The BLUE HEN CHICKEN is the state bird of Delaware. The Blue Hen of Delaware played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. According to legend, these chickens were used to boost the troops' morale, as their fighting spirit and independent nature became symbols of bravery and freedom.
The BROWN THRASHER is the state bird of Georgia. Brown thrashers are territorial birds, especially when defending their nests, and will attack species as large as humans.
The CACTUS WREN is the state bird of Arizona. Besides its primary nest, the male will often build six or more secondary nests. The female will choose the best for additional broods. The less comfortable nests are used for roosting.
The CALIFORNIA GULL is the state bird of Utah. To make earthworms come to the surface, gull flocks trick their prey by stamping their feet, trying to imitate rainfall.
The CALIFORNIA QUAIL is the state bird of California. California quail have a famous call named 'Chicago'; it is so named because it sounds like 'ku-ka-ko'.
The CAROLINA WREN is the state bird of South Carolina. Occasionally, Carolina wrens mimic other species; in Pennsylvania, this trait has caused the bird also to be known as the 'mocking wren'.
The CHICKADEE is the state bird of Maine. The more "dee" notes at the end of a chickadee call indicate increasing levels of agitation.
The COMMON LOON is the state bird of Minnesota. The sound of the common loon is so loud and haunting that it can be heard from over one mile away!
The EASTERN BLUEBIRD is the state bird of New York and Missouri. The female Eastern Bluebird is the dominant bird in their relationship. The male will often do everything that the female wants him to do, including any improvements to the nest and hunting for food.
The EASTERN BROWN PELICAN is the state bird of Louisiana. They are quite comfortable among other species, even tolerating the pesky kleptomaniacal seagulls, infamous for stealing fish from the Pelican's beak as it drains water from its pouch to swallow its catch.
The EASTERN GOLDFINCH is the state bird of Iowa and New Jersey. Goldfinches prefer to be higher up in the trees. During the winter, however, the birds may make burrows underneath the snow. The small burrows, combined with their feathered undercoats, help the birds to stay warm.
The GREATER ROADRUNNER is the state bird of New Mexico. Roadrunners have zygodactyl feet, which means they have two toes pointing forward and two toes pointing backward. This is an adaptation to running quickly over rough terrain.
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