VIRGINIA - Virginia is a state stretching from the Chesapeake Bay to the Appalachian Mountains in the southeastern United States. It has a long Atlantic coastline and is home to one of the 13 original colonies. Visit Thomas Jefferson's plantation, Monticello, in Charlottesville or one of the state's living history museums, including Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement.
Virginia's State Bird Is The Cardinal
Virginia's state bird is the cardinal. It's a medium-sized bird chosen as the state bird in 1950. It feeds on berries, seeds, and insects and is highly territorial. It also has a distinctive song. This is an important characteristic of the male cardinal, which marks its territory with its unique song.
The Cardinal, also known as the Winter Redbird, is one of Virginia's most common birds. Its red feathers make it easy to spot, and it live mainly in the woods and backyards. It has a large bill and a conspicuous crest. The male Cardinal has a longer tail than the female. The female Cardinal has a duller coloring, with red confined to the crest and wings.
The northern cardinal was chosen as Virginia's state bird in 1950. The bird's distinctive crest, with a tuft of feathers on its head, is instantly recognizable. It's also the state bird of Kentucky and Illinois. Its bright red makes it stand out among garden-variety fowl and symbolizes the state's pride.
