The Official Rhode Island State Bird

Rhode Island Red

The Rhode Island Red (Gallus domesticus) is a breed of chicken that was developed in the U.S. state of Rhode Island in the late 19th century. It was designated as the official state bird of Rhode Island in 1954.

The Rhode Island Red was developed by crossbreeding birds imported from China, India, and Malaysia, with local birds descended from the New England native Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus). The breed was developed for its hardiness, egg production, and meat quality, and soon became popular throughout the U.S. and beyond.

The Rhode Island Red was chosen as the official state bird of Rhode Island in 1954 in recognition of its importance to the state's agricultural history. The breed is also symbolic of the state's reputation as a leader in poultry production.

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