State Birds of the United States: All 50 States + DC
The official state bird of every U.S. state and Washington, D.C. — all 51, representing just 28 different species (many states share one). Each links to the bird's full profile and that state's complete checklist. Cited, and kept current.
All 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C. have designated an official state bird — 51 in total. Because many states chose the same bird, those 51 designations represent just 28 different species. Below is every one, with the year it became official, linking the bird's full profile and that state's complete bird checklist.
The most popular state birds
The Northern Cardinal is the runaway favourite — the official bird of 7 states. In all, these birds are each shared by more than one state:
- Northern Cardinal — 7 states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia
- Western Meadowlark — 6 states: Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon and Wyoming
- Northern Mockingbird — 5 states: Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas
- American Robin — 3 states: Connecticut, Michigan and Wisconsin
- American Goldfinch — 3 states: Iowa, New Jersey and Washington
- Mountain Bluebird — 2 states: Idaho and Nevada
- Black-capped Chickadee — 2 states: Maine and Massachusetts
- Eastern Bluebird — 2 states: Missouri and New York
Every state bird, A–Z
Tap a state to see its full bird checklist, or a bird for its profile, photos and sounds.
Frequently asked questions
Which bird is the state bird of the most states?
The Northern Cardinal, chosen by 7 states (Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia).
How many different birds are state birds?
Just 28 species account for all 51 state-bird designations, because many states picked the same bird.
Does Washington, D.C. have a state bird?
Yes — the District of Columbia's official bird is the Wood Thrush, designated in 1967.
