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re: State Birds - Are you happy with the choice of species representing your state?

Posted on 7/25/25 at 6:10 am to
Posted by KyleOrtonsMustache
Krystal Baller
Member since Jan 2008
5156 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 6:10 am to

quote:

also known as the northern flicker


The name "Yellowhammer" comes from a nickname given to Confederate cavalry soldiers from Huntsville during the Civil War due to their yellow-trimmed uniforms, which looked like the bird's yellow underwings.

Posted by Sus-Scrofa
Member since Feb 2013
10435 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 6:20 am to
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I think ours is the cardinal. Im not even certain though. I've never cared what our or any other states bird or flower was. Bah humbug


Arkansas is also the mockingbird. Apparently a lot of southern states didn’t look around at their neighbors before deciding this.
Posted by LanierSpots
Sarasota, Florida
Member since Sep 2010
69626 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 6:34 am to
With all the great birds in the state of Florida, I think we could do bettet than then northern mockingbird.




Posted by The Torch
DFW The Dub
Member since Aug 2014
27724 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 6:35 am to
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Posted by MardiGrasCajun
Dirty Coast, MS
Member since Sep 2005
5952 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 6:36 am to
quote:

Texas has the Mockingbird - I respect them in some ways (Mimicking Skills, Bravery).. that said, they're basically the biggest jackasses in the bird world. I'm not so sure I like the choice.


Big hawk in my backyard last week showing true dominance over your Mockingbird.

Posted by Jmcc64
alabama
Member since Apr 2021
1830 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 6:48 am to
just remember Atticus says "it's a sin to kill a Mockingbird"
This post was edited on 7/25/25 at 6:49 am
Posted by Chucktown_Badger
The banks of the Ashley River
Member since May 2013
35797 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 6:53 am to
Birds aren’t real
Posted by i am dan
NC
Member since Aug 2011
30433 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 7:06 am to
quote:

I think ours is the cardinal. 


Cardinal is our state bird in North Carolina.
Posted by sta4ever
Member since Aug 2014
17404 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 7:09 am to
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That was the purpose to ensure the state flag has the 3 drops of blood.


We need a new flag. That bird and the baby birds are a representation of tyranny and control by our state government. Our leaders want us to be the baby birds who have to feed off them (the momma bird).
Posted by Tigris
Cloud Cuckoo Land
Member since Jul 2005
13070 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 7:29 am to
Good trivia question:

What State bird has another State in the name of the bird?

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Utah - California Gull

Interesting history behind it.
Posted by Chucktown_Badger
The banks of the Ashley River
Member since May 2013
35797 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 7:35 am to
Carolina Wren. We actually used to be the mockingbird as well but changed it 100 years ago.
Posted by Mouth
Member since Jan 2008
22931 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 7:37 am to
As a bird watcher. I love the mocking bird. They are the assholes of the sky.

Yes they are brave. They don’t take no shite. Watching them bully a Crow is one of my favorite moments in nature.

They are the Ed Hardy of the bird world.
Posted by Epic Cajun
Lafayette, LA
Member since Feb 2013
36393 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 7:56 am to
The Pelican is one of the coolest state birds after looking through the list just now.
Posted by Dirk Dawgler
Georgia
Member since Nov 2011
3931 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 8:25 am to
Georgia is the Brown Thrasher. I have lived in Georgia for most of my life in various parts of the state and don’t ever recall seeing one. Aside from Turkey Vultures and Crows, I have seen Robins and Blue Jays and Barn Swallows more than any other over 55 years. But they went with Brown Thrasher for some reason.
Posted by HeadSlash
TEAM LIVE BADASS - St. GEORGE
Member since Aug 2006
54897 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 8:25 am to
quote:

Why is a pelican "pussified"?


Just look at it! It's like like the dump truck of birds. Not majestic or fear inducing. Shitty choice.
Posted by dovehunter
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2014
1716 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 8:27 am to
I think so. Mockingbird is really lame.
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
32022 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 8:34 am to
Posted by Jake88
Member since Apr 2005
78074 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 8:35 am to
quote:

. Not majestic or fear inducing. Shitty choice
They look pretty majestic as they cruise just above the water. Fear inducing? Besides raptors, which birds are fear inducing?
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
127941 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 8:35 am to
MOCK

YEAH

ING

YEAH

BIRD

YEAH
Posted by SpotCheckBilly
Member since May 2020
8233 posts
Posted on 7/25/25 at 8:40 am to
quote:

Yellowhammer



also known as the northern flicker...


Shut yor yankee mouth!
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