List of U.S. state birds - Wikipedia
WEBBelow is a list of U.S. state birds as designated by each state's, district's or territory's government. The selection of state birds began with Kentucky adopting the northern cardinal in 1926.
IHB: Indiana State Bird - IN.gov
WEBThe bird commonly known as the Red Bird or Cardinal (Richmondena Cardinalis Cardinalis) is hereby adopted and designated as the official state bird of the state of Indiana. (Formerly: Acts 1933, c.223, s.1.)
What is the Indiana State Bird? - IN.gov
WEBThe cardinal (Richmondena cardinalis) was adopted as the state bird by the 1933 Indiana General Assembly. The male is bright red; the female is brown with dull red crest, wings and tail. The birds remain in Indiana year round and …
DNR: Fish & Wildlife: Cardinal - IN.gov
WEBNamed for the red hat and robes of a church prince, the cardinal was chosen as the official state bird in 1933. Commonly seen by Indiana residents along hedgerows, wood margins and roadsides, the cardinal is the only red bird with a crest in the United States.
What is the State Bird for Indiana? (Full Description & Facts)
WEBNov 30, 1999 · The Northern Cardinal is the state bird of Indiana because it is a common and recognizable bird in the state, known for its vibrant red plumage and melodious song. When did Indiana chose its state bird?
Indiana State Bird: Description, Pictures, & Fun Facts
WEBBut what is Indiana state bird? The Northern Cardinal ( Richmondena Cardinalis cardinalis ) was named the official bird of Indiana in 1933. The songbird of medium size with vivid ruby red plumage picked Indiana as one of its home states.
Indiana State Bird – Cardinal – Cardinalis cardinalis - 50states.com
WEBThe cardinal was adopted as the state bird of Indiana by an act of the Indiana General Assembly on March 2, 1933. Six other states also have the cardinal as their state bird: Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Northern Cardinal - Indiana Audubon
WEBThe Northern Cardinal is the state bird of Indiana. It is also the state bird for Illinois, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. More states have adopted the Northern Cardinal as their state bird than any other bird……and I’m starting to see why.
Discover the Official State Bird of Indiana - A-Z Animals
WEBNov 5, 2023 · Learn about the official state of bird of Indiana, the northern cardinal, including how to identify them, where they live, and what they eat.
What is the State Bird of Indiana? - IN.gov
WEBThe Indiana State Bird is commonly known as the Red Bird or Cardinal Adopted by the Indiana General Assembly 1957. Indiana Code: 1-2-8. The male is bright red; the female is brown with dull red crest, wings and tail. The birds remain in Indiana year round and nest in thickets of brambles or low saplings.