What is the State Bird of Minnesota?
10,000 Birds
JULY 7, 2015
Minnesota legislators named the loon their state bird in 1961, as their state has more Common Loons than any other barring Alaska. Unintentional fishing litter can also hurt the birds. If you have never heard their unique songs, click here. Around 12,000 loons call Minnesota their home, and are an iconic part of the summer soundscape.
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