Adopted 1929
What is the state bird of Nebraska?
The Western Meadowlark, Sturnella neglecta, named Nebraska's state bird in 1929. 5 other states share it.
- State bird
- Western Meadowlark
- Scientific name
- Sturnella neglecta
- Year adopted
- 1929
- Shared with
- Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Wyoming
Other states with the Western Meadowlark
Nebraska shares its bird with Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Wyoming. Most state birds were picked in the 1920s and 1930s, often through school votes and women's club campaigns, and popular, widespread birds were chosen again and again.
Frequently asked
What is the state bird of Nebraska?
The Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta), adopted in 1929.
When did Nebraska choose its state bird?
1929.
Do other states have the same state bird as Nebraska?
Yes: Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Wyoming.
Adoption years from state archives and statutes as compiled in the List of U.S. state birds.