The Official Maryland State Bird

Oriole

The Baltimore Oriole (Icterus galbula) is the official state bird of Maryland. This species of oriole is a member of the family Icteridae, which includes blackbirds, meadowlarks, cowbirds, and other songbirds. The Baltimore Oriole is a medium-sized songbird, with the male having a bright orange-and-black plumage, while the female is a duller yellow-and-brown.

The Baltimore Oriole has been an important part of Maryland's history since colonial times. In the late 17th century, the bird was used as an emblem of Maryland and was referred to as the "Maryland Bird". The Baltimore Oriole has also been a symbol of Baltimore since the city's founding in 1729. The Oriole is also honored with the naming of the major league baseball team, the Baltimore Orioles, in the late 19th century.

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