Adopted 1927
What is the state bird of Wyoming?
The Western Meadowlark, Sturnella neglecta, named Wyoming's state bird in 1927. 5 other states share it.
- State bird
- Western Meadowlark
- Scientific name
- Sturnella neglecta
- Year adopted
- 1927
- Shared with
- Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon
Other states with the Western Meadowlark
Wyoming shares its bird with Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon. 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 Wyoming?
The Western Meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta), adopted in 1927.
When did Wyoming choose its state bird?
1927.
Do other states have the same state bird as Wyoming?
Yes: Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon.
Adoption years from state archives and statutes as compiled in the List of U.S. state birds.