Adopted 1947
What is the state bird of North Dakota?
The Western Meadowlark, Sturnella neglecta, named North Dakota's state bird in 1947. 5 other states share it.
- State bird
- Western Meadowlark
- Scientific name
- Sturnella neglecta
- Year adopted
- 1947
- Shared with
- Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Wyoming
Other states with the Western Meadowlark
North Dakota shares its bird with Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, 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 North Dakota?
The Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta), adopted in 1947.
When did North Dakota choose its state bird?
1947.
Do other states have the same state bird as North Dakota?
Yes: Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Oregon, Wyoming.
Adoption years from state archives and statutes as compiled in the List of U.S. state birds.