State Birds
Tundra grouse that molts from brown in summer to white in winter; hardy and highly social.
Ground-foraging woodpecker with spotted plumage and a flashing white rump.
Bold, spotted desert wren that nests in cholla and saguaro; loud, scolding song.
Mimics many birds’ songs; bold defender of territory in yards and parks.
Plump, crest-topped quail that forms coveys; runs more than it flies; cheery calls
Plains sparrow that sings from fenceposts; males flash white wing patches in flight.
Early harbinger of spring; orange-breasted thrush that forages for worms on lawns.
Blue-tinged domestic chicken, symbol of Delaware’s grit since the Revolution.
Prolific mimic that sings day and night; boldly defends territory and nest.
Thicket-loving songbird; rufous above, streaked below; long tail and curved bill.
Hawaiian goose with soft honks; adapted to lava terrain; recovered from near extinction.
Sky-blue thrush of open country; cavity nester that hawks insects.
Brilliant red backyard songbird with a crest and clear, piping whistles.
Vivid red songbird with a jaunty crest and clear whistles—common year-round.
Bright yellow finch with black cap; bouncy flight and sweet, twittering song.
Grassland bird that sings from fenceposts; bright yellow chest with a black V.
Males bright red, females brown; crested songbird with clear, whistled phrases.
Coastal pelican with a throat pouch; glides low and plunge-dives for fish.
Friendly feeder regular; black cap, white cheeks, bright chick-a-dee call.
Bright orange-and-black songbird; clear whistles, hanging pouch nests.
Acrobatic yard bird; black cap, white cheeks; fearless at feeders.
Orange-breasted thrush of yards and parks; jaunty stance, clear caroling song.
Iconic northern diver with checkered back and haunting yodels on clear lakes.
A prolific mimic with varied songs; common in suburbs, gardens, and parks.
Brilliant blue-and-rust thrush of fields and fenceposts; nests in boxes, sings softly.
Yellow-breasted meadowlark with a black V; clear, bubbling prairie song.
Western prairie bird; bold black V on yellow; sweet, flute-like meadow songs.
Sky-blue songbird of open country; hovers for insects; nests in cavities.
Raspberry-red male, streaky brown female; sweet, warbling song.
Yellow, black-winged finch with a looping flight; fond of thistle and sunflower.
Desert speedster with crest and long tail; hunts lizards and snakes on the run.
Bright blue songbird of farms and fields; gentle chatter and cheerful flutter.
Striking red songbird with a crest and stout seed-cracking bill; common year-round.
Iconic plains singer; yellow breast with black V and clear, ringing whistles.
Crested backyard regular; rich whistles, bold colors, and a strong, conical bill.
Spectacular long tail and pink flanks; acrobatic flycatcher of open country.
Open-country songster; black V on yellow chest, sweet meadow whistles carry far.
Forest edge bird; males drum on logs with deep, carrying thumps.
Robust red hen with good temperament; reliable brown-egg layer for farms.
Backyard wren with upturned tail and bright white eyebrow; loud songs.
olorful gamebird with iridescent plumage; males show a white neck ring and long tail.
Versatile mimic with endless songs; fearless around feeders and yards.
Bold backyard mimic that sings at all hours; white wing flashes.
Gray-backed gull with dark eye and greenish legs; common at lakes and fields.
Forest thrush with a warm tail; fluting, ethereal song at dusk.
Vivid red male sings from fenceposts; pairs stay together through the winter.
Yellow, black-winged finch with a looping flight; fond of thistle and sunflower.
Showy, crested songbird with a thick bill; common in woodlots and neighborhoods.
Adopted in 1949; known for its cheery song and early spring return.
Open prairie bird with a black V on yellow; clear, bubbling meadow song.