Birds of the CalendarR. J. D. B. companion
USA Limited Edition · November 2028

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

Official bird of Arkansas. Gray/white bird — easy outline; less colorful than cardinals.

At a glance

HabitatVaries by state — see field guides for local habitats.
DietSee field guides for diet details.
RangeState bird of Arkansas
Coloring poseGray/white bird — easy outline; less colorful than cardinals.

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Mating / display: No separately labeled courtship recording was found on primary sources for this species — use the general calls page.

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How to know it

Fun facts

Arkansas

Joined the U.S.: 1836 (1836-06-15)

Arkansas joined the Union in 1836. This southern state's bird is the Northern Mockingbird.

Admission order #25 · Limited Edition 4-year calendar (Nov 2026–Dec 2030).

State-bird note

AR Secretary of State education materials list Mockingbird as state bird. (Do not confuse with any 2023 bill chatter; calendar default remains Northern Mockingbird.)

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