Adopted 1943
What is the state bird of South Dakota?
The Ring-necked Pheasant, Phasianus colchicus, named South Dakota's state bird in 1943. No other state has chosen it.
- State bird
- Ring-necked Pheasant
- Scientific name
- Phasianus colchicus
- Year adopted
- 1943
- Shared with
- No other state
Why South Dakota chose the Ring-necked Pheasant
The pheasant is native to Asia. It was introduced to South Dakota in the early 1900s for hunting and is now a major part of the state's economy.
Frequently asked
What is the state bird of South Dakota?
The Ring-necked Pheasant (Phasianus colchicus), adopted in 1943.
When did South Dakota choose its state bird?
1943.
Do other states have the same state bird as South Dakota?
No. South Dakota is the only state with the Ring-necked Pheasant.
Adoption years from state archives and statutes as compiled in the List of U.S. state birds.