The northern cardinal is the state bird of seven states, followed by the western meadowlark as the state bird of six states. The District of Columbia designated a district bird in 1938. [4]

The bird commonly known as the Red Bird or Cardinal (Richmondena Cardinalis Cardinalis) is hereby adopted and designated as the official state bird of the state of Indiana.

Nov 30, 1999 · Northern Cardinal is the state bird of seven U.S. states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia. Northern Cardinals get their vibrant red …

Apr 28, 2025 · The Northern Cardinal became Indiana’s state bird in 1933. It is also the state bird for six other states. Being our state bird, one would think it is native to Indiana, but it is not.

Feb 24, 2025 · The Northern Cardinal was designated as Indiana’s state bird in 1933. It symbolizes beauty and pride for Hoosiers, reflecting the state’s connection to local wildlife and …

Cardinals are common in many parts of Indiana. They live in forests, gardens, and backyards. These birds are easy to spot because of their loud whistles and bright feathers. The Northern …

The cardinal was adopted as the state bird of Indiana by an act of the Indiana General Assembly on March 2, 1933. Six other states also have the cardinal as their state bird: Illinois, Kentucky, …

May 16, 2025 · Indiana’s state bird is the striking Northern Cardinal, a red bird that spends the entire year in the state. It was chosen by the Indiana General Assembly in 1933 and, like most …

Indiana's seal depicts a setting sun, sycamore trees, a woodsman, and a jumping bison. The male cardinal is bright red and the female is brown and dull red. They live in Indiana year-round. …

May 17, 2024 · What Is the State Bird of Indiana? In 1933, the Indiana state legislature designated the cardinal as the official state bird of Indiana. Cardinals do not migrate, so they …