The Official Mississippi State Bird

Northern Mockingbird

The Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos) is the official state bird of Mississippi. This species is widely distributed throughout North America, and is one of the most easily recognized of all birds due to its distinctive white-streaked gray plumage and its habit of singing long, complex songs.

The Northern Mockingbird has a long history of importance in Mississippi. It was designated as the state bird in 1944, due to its widespread presence and strong cultural ties to the state. The mockingbird's distinctive song was often used as a motif in literature, artwork, and songs popular in Mississippi, and its beauty and hardiness made it a symbol of the state. To this day, the Northern Mockingbird is an important symbol of Mississippi and a reminder of its cultural history.

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