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Find out which bird represents your state
Do you know your state bird? What about the other states? They each have a bird that symbolizes an aspect of that place’s spirit.
So keep an eye out in your backyard for these famous birds! Birdwatching is not only a calming activity, but a practice in connecting with nature and observing its beautiful gifts.
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Alabama – Yellowhammer
The yellowhammer, also known as the northern flicker, is part of the woodpecker family, but unlike most woodpeckers, this bird actually migrates. It became Alabama’s state bird in 1927, and was nicknamed the yellowhammer after the grey-and-yellow uniforms that soldiers from Alabama wore during the Civil War.
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Alaska – Willow ptarmigan
The willow ptarmigan is a master of disguise. It changes the color of its feathers to white during the winter (to match the snow) and light brown in the summer months (to blend in with the ground). It’s a ground-dwelling bird that can be found in the Alaskan tundra.
The willow ptarmigan was chosen by Alaskan school children to be the state’s official bird.
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