The Official West Virginia State Bird

Cardinal

The Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is the official West Virginia state bird. It is a member of the Cardinalidae family of birds, which include grosbeaks, buntings, and other species. The Cardinal is a large, crested songbird with a bright red body and black face.

The Cardinal has been a source of pride for West Virginians for decades. The bird was officially adopted as the state bird in 1949, but it had long been admired by the people of the state. In the 1930s, West Virginians referred to the bird as the "Redbird of the Mountains" and it was featured on postcards and other memorabilia. The Cardinal is also featured in many of West Virginia's state symbols, including the state flag and the official state seal.

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