Every State Bird in the USA

[@AliceObscura]

You breezed over Oklahoma, but the scissor-tailed flycatcher is an S tier bird. When in flight they have the beautiful feathers that trail behind them that do look like scissors. Also, the bird is on our official state license plate.

[@BioBush]

I just got the Wingspan board game, so now I see a Scissor-tailed Flycatcher much more often. It is a very nice bird. I like the way they did it on the license plate too. Good job Oklahoma! Also good that they chose a unique bird. Thanks for watching, Jawn!

[@CharleyHyatt]

this may be the most charming, wholesome thing I've watched on yt

[@BioBush]

Thank you for the kind words, Jeff! I'm glad you liked it. Thank you for watching!

[@TheWildlifeBrothers]

This was really interesting Steve, I had no idea there was quite so much overlap between the state birds of many states! I think we should mandate states to each choose a unique species, but somehow I don’t think that will happen! - Harrison and Evan

[@BioBush]

Hi Harrison and Evan! I agree that it should be mutually exclusive. There are SO many good birds to choose from, even from popular, colorful, culturally symbolic birds. There are a lot of birds out there. Making that rule now would reignite many state rivalries. In that band of cardinals there is already a debate about which one was first, because it was unofficial in some states while other states. We would have to create a new category of "State Birds for the 21st Century" and make it mutually exclusive to have any chance at a peaceful bird selection. Might be fun! Thanks for watching again this week!

[@matthiasjagdm3949]

Happy new year Awesome video , it would be awesome to see national birds from all countries of the world

[@BioBush]

Happy New Year Matthias! That video is planned later this month! I was working on it, then switched to this one because national histories are more complicated and I needed more research time. I would also like to do the state birds of India at some point because they are really beautiful and interesting birds. Thank you for watching again this week!

[@matthiasjagdm3949]

@@BioBush thank you !

[@gsxrman6319]

Like I commented on Backyard Expeditions channel, let's hope the new year finds people appreciating your work and educational content.

[@BioBush]

Thank you, James! I appreciate your support! It already feels like so many people. The total number of views tripled and total number of subscribers tripled in the last year. 😮 I think of videos as planting trees, and some grow over time and some don't. But it's a privilege to dig up information and come up with creative ideas that help any number of people. I really appreciate motivated learners like you. Here's hoping we can find and connect more people like James!

[@cburang4019]

Happy new year Steve. Here South Korea, in my town ... there are a lot of Pale trush and Japanese white eye all year long. Wishing you and yours a safe

[@BioBush]

Hi C! Those are really pretty birds! It's interesting how what is common in one area is exotic and interesting in another area. We all have a lot to learn from each other. Thank you for sharing your bird experience, and have a safe and happy new year as well!

[@revinhatol]

My buddy's from the capital Austin and he often wears spurs. He's the state bird of Texas. Yeah, he's a mockingbird

[@BioBush]

We all know someone like that. It rhymes, too. :) Thank you for watching, Revin!

[@revinhatol]

@@BioBush My pleasure. Have you watched "50 Birds 50 States" on YT?

[@lonnieripper1543]

Hi, I really enjoyed your video here about each state bird of the US. I would love to get a poster of it, if you happened to produce those. Thanks.

[@BioBush]

That's so nice of you to say, Lonnie! I'm glad you enjoyed it, and I'll let you know if it becomes available. Thank you for watching!

[@yingmin1636]

I wonder why you didn’t post the “Every Bird Ranked” points count video as early as you usually post?

[@BioBush]

Thank you for noticing, Vernon! I set it for 10 PM instead of 10 AM (whoops). It's live RIGHT NOW!

[@loladavidson4532]

My 5 y.o. decided (unprompted) that he wanted to learn the state birds. He already knows pretty much all the states with duplicates and several with unique birds. We've already watched twice through but I feel we will watch many more. I'd definitely get a poster if you made one.

[@BioBush]

Hi Lola! That's so fun! Thank you for supporting your child's curiosity; he is lucky to have you. And I'm glad this video is helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@PrimitiveTechnologycountryside]

Great sharing my friend. I love all this information 😃.

[@BioBush]

Thank you for the kind words, Primitive Technology! There are so many interesting things to learn about birds. Thanks for watching!

[@twigagawizard]

It’s crazy because there are a ton of cardinals in south Texas right now. I’ve been seeing dozens literally every single day.

[@BioBush]

Hi Jason! That sounds like a fun experience! The Band of Cardinals must be on tour. Thanks for watching!

[@SolamenteVees]

Band of Cardinals was the working title for the 1970 Jimi Hendrix live album...

[@BioBush]

It's a catchy name. Thanks for watching, Vees!

[@hadrianwall-r7h]

As a native of South Dakota, I heard stories about the red-neck pheasant being chosen to attract hunters to the state as part of the tourism industry.

[@alanl.weisberg8799]

Great video Steve. My grandson, Oliver , saw a red Cardinal, which led to a discussion of the States birds. We live in Miami and I recently hear a Public Radio report that Florida is considering changing it’s state bird from the Mockingbird. Have any states changed its state bird? Thanks for your efforts. Alan Weisberg and Oliver Mark.

[@BioBush]

Hi Alan and Oliver! No state has ever changed its state bird. Florida would be the first. I like the idea of each state having a unique bird that represents their values and the species native to their range. Birds are such excellent symbols, and there are plenty to choose from. Thank you both for watching!

[@miiaonline]

Really well made, your fun facts were interesting!

[@BioBush]

Thanks for the kind words, Miia! There are so many interesting things to learn about birds. Thanks for watching!

[@edwardbarnhart1698]

The robin competes when rainy, with men picking up worms for fish bait.

[@Ecotasia]

Happy New Year Steve! We still have a lot of gulls in Utah, I think the great salt lake has one of the larger populations of the california gull, though we also get a lot of ring-bills, which I was trying to figure out if the picture was truly the california gull because they are basically identical except in what shade of grey the wings are and a red bit on the California's beak

[@BioBush]

Happy New Year to you as well. That gull story was pretty interesting to read about, especially the monument of gulls eating crickets. I should have commented on the distribution of bird orders, because basically everything is Passeriformes, with a smattering of other orders: Galliformes, a Piciformes, a Cuculiformes, and a couple others. We have upgraded our brains to do this. Here's the original gull photo (flickr.com/photos/62798180@N03/8475304996) and by zooming in it has a slight red patch. This is why we need people out there doing digital birding!

[@Puh539]

Hello Bio bush Are u a biologist? I want to ask a question At My village some (very few)blue throat barbet bird has five toes and long chameleon like tail(but not green in color) near the tail of this bird.And others parts of the body are similar to barbet bird.Why this bird has strange features sir?

[@BioBush]

I studied Marine Biology at the university level and work with animals professionally as a zookeeper. I have never heard of a bird with five toes or a chameleon-like tail. I don't doubt what you saw, but I have no insight into what it might be. Is there a chance you could get a picture? Maybe you discovered a new type of bird and can get it named after yourself. :) Thanks for watching again this week, Immanuel!

[@Puh539]

Iam from India.At my village many people have seen this but its difficult to find because this kind of bird are few in no.

[@americanalligator1284]

2:06-2:08 *MD

[@BioBush]

Thank you, American Alligator! I apologize to the people from Maryland for suggesting that they are from Massachusetts. Thank you for watching!

[@americanalligator1284]

@@BioBush You're welcome and you're welcome. 👍🏻

[@s.o.jkicau2412]

Hello friends, you have made a new friend from Indonesia .. In tropical Indonesia, birds are very diverse. Come on

[@BioBush]

Thank you, Kicau! I appreciate you watching!

[@shimonofbirdsandsupermariofan]

Omg! So many northern cardinals!

[@BioBush]

Yes, it seems like Northern Cardinal, Northern Mockingbird, and Western Meadowlark are the three favorite birds in the country based on state birds. Every bird is remarkable in its own way. Thanks for watching!

[@DaydreamerDan]

I WOULD LOVE TO BUY A MAP OF THIS

[@BioBush]

Hi Dan! You inspired me to revisit this project idea. I'm going to make a higher-resolution version of this suitable for printing. Thanks for watching!

[@edwardbarnhart1698]

My fav looking eastern bird is gold finch

[@shimonofbirdsandsupermariofan]

Wow! Amazing!

[@BioBush]

Hi Shimon! There is so much out there to learn about birds. Thanks for watching!

[@pixelspeaksphotography1761]

Thanks!!!

[@ravh4881]

WHY ARE THERE SO MANY OF THE SAME BIRDS FOR SO MANY STATES?

[@BioBush]

Hi Rav! That's a good question. There are 18 states that chose the same three birds, and there are lots of other duplicates as well. I think it would be nice for each state to choose a state bird which is unique to their culture. Florida is working on that - considering the Scrub Jay instead of being on Team Mockingbird. Thanks for watching!

[@KUTUTLOKALGAYER]

Nice 🙏

[@BioBush]

Thank you, Irama! There are so many interesting things to learn. Thank you for watching!

[@charleskiser2468]

Baltimore has northern Cardinals 2

[@yummytoast9629]

Birds list Isnt going to be every bird :P A: Andean condor Andean goose Albatross Anhinga Acacia grey tit B: Bluebird Blue jay Bald eagle Bird of paradise Barn owl Barbet Barred owl Brown pelican Burrowing owl Budgierigar C: Canada goose Canada grey jay Chicken Chickadee Cormorant Cockatoo Cockateil Cattle egret Common sandpiper Common ostrich Common buzzard D: Dunlin Dusky fly catcher E: Eagle Elephant bird Emporer penguin F: Falcon Fish eagle G: Glossy ibis Goldeneye Golden eagle Green bee eater Greater flamingo K done

[@BioBush]

I like how diverse this list is! You have birds from different continents, different bird orders, even living and extinct birds. This was fun to read. Thank you!

[@yummytoast9629]

Thx

[@yummytoast9629]

@@BioBush heres my full bird list

[@yummytoast9629]

Or i might just do it later

[@yummytoast9629]

Lets see

[@joshb434]

indiana state bird is larry bird

[@BioBush]

Hahaha, that's awesome! Thanks Josh.

[@americanalligator1284]

@Josh B 👌🏻

[@miiaonline]

In my opinion Florida's state bird should be the Floridian Scrub Jay :)

[@BioBush]

That's a great choice, Miia! I would like a country where every state has their own unique bird that is special to their state. And Floridian Scrub Jay is a perfect example!

[@edwardbarnhart1698]

Robins eat worms, if it rains they are visible

[@H5839-k5y]

This disappointed me cuz I thought my state was the only one with the cardnal

[@BioBush]

Hi! But that makes you part of something larger. It's not just your state bird, it's also the most popular bird in your whole part of the country! That means your state chose well. Plus, wouldn't you rather have the Cardinal be the most common state bird, instead of the the Mockingbird? Anyway, I appreciate you taking the time to learn!

[@edwardbarnhart1698]

They dig, pull them out of the dirt. Fun to watch

[@QUIRK1019]

We're still taught that legend in Utah. I wonder if it's true or if they've just stayed around as lake Bonneville receded. As a kid, it bothered me that our state bird was the CALIFORNIA gull

[@BioBush]

Oh, cool! I didn't know about lake Bonneville. Thanks for sharing that information. It is the only state bird with another state name in it. Maybe someone will discover a subspecies that only lives in Utah and get the subspecies name utahii added on the end. (Note: I just looked up the species and it looks like someone already did that for Alberta: Larus californicus albertaensis) Thanks for watching, C.W.!

[@iloveanimals5494]

@@BioBush can you make a meme of the Cardinal band?

[@BioBush]

That is an excellent idea. I can't do it right now, but that is so good as something to make for the future.

[@holycow8143]

Utah's plague of locust, not really a grasshopper

[@RebeccaPiper34eclipselover]

before I watch this I live in Pennsylvania and I know our state bird the ruff grous I learned that in 3rd grade now I am going into 5th yeah I knowed a bit after I forgot ed in ruffed

[@MarcusKiser-zh2og]

Red robins are in Virginia not Cardinals

[@BioBush]

Hi Marcus! I double-checked just to be sure, and on January 25, 1950 the Virginia state assembly voted for the Northern Cardinal as the official state bird. I couldn't dig up the primary records, but they're almost certainly out there. Robins are awesome though, and I wish Virginia did have a unique bird (American Robins are already the state bird of three other states). Thanks for watching!

[@prinnygaming6615]

Cardinal Gang 🤟

[@BioBush]

🙋

[@vi891]

Kentucky shoulda been chicken.

[@BioBush]

That is an excellent point, v i. Thanks for watching!

[@notafox1195]

Hey hey in a game of football you want to know who Cleveland which is a part of Ohio which is a part of the Cardinal band destroyed I will beat Tennessee Texas and which two is there Tennessee is the cardboard band rival in Texas is the Cardinal band rival meaning that Cleveland destroyed both for them hahaha the Cleveland browns which is a part of the Colorado band is going to show y'all today who's the real Cardinals who's the real best band The Cardinals band

[@BioBush]

Hi Foxy! I really like how you are running with the rivalry between different state bird groups. I hope this has added a new layer of fun to comparing different states. Thank you for watching!