The last state to pick its bird was Arizona in 1973. So, grab your bird-watching binoculars and get to know the 50 official state birds in the U.S., from Alabama to Wyoming (and Washington, D.C., too) ...

In 1981, according to Maine Audubon coastal bird biologist Sophie Garland, the state had 10 pairs of plovers nesting on its ...

Here is a rundown of the 50 official state birds in the U.S., from Alabama to Wyoming, as well as Washington D.C.

BY THE NUMBERS 464: Number of documented bird species in Maine. 290: Number native to Maine or regular guests. 136: Number considered rare or accidental. 5: Number introduced and established. 4 ...

On the evening of April 26, 1972, the 61-year-old ornithologist climbed into the back seat of a detective’s car at Bangor ...

Illinois shares its state bird, the Northern cardinal, with six other states. Frankly, it’s not hard to see why—no one questions the beauty of the crested red songbird.

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Maine state officials reported new cases of bird flu in wild birds ...

A large water bird usually found in Central and South America and Florida recently made its way to Maine—and birders have been flocking for a chance to see the unusual visitor. Last week ...

Birders capture a rare sight of a southern ‘Snake Bird’ in Maine It is the first time an anhinga has been spotted in the northern state. An anhinga bird is spotted in Somerville, Maine.

James Beard Award-winning State Bird Provisions was ‘never meant to happen,’ its owners say. But these days the Michelin-starred restaurant sits at the heart of an empire that includes the ...

For decades, there's been an effort to change the state bird of Florida — now a mockingbird — to something a little more unique to the state. But pushback has been long and intense.

maine audubon and our neighboring state says it projects a population of nearly 2900 birds based on this year’s results that is down slightly from a year ago and about 16% lower than the 2021 ...