Birds of the CalendarR. J. D. B. companion
USA Limited Edition · November 2027

Rhode Island Red

Gallus gallus domesticus

Official bird of Rhode Island. Farmyard hen — familiar; not a wild-bird art asset.

At a glance

HabitatVaries by state — see field guides for local habitats.
DietSee field guides for diet details.
RangeState bird of Rhode Island
Coloring poseFarmyard hen — familiar; not a wild-bird art asset.

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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

Rhode Island

Joined the U.S.: 1790 (1790-05-29)

Rhode Island joined the Union in 1790. This northeastern state's bird is the Rhode Island Red.

Admission order #13 · Limited Edition 4-year calendar (Nov 2026–Dec 2030).

State-bird note

NEEDS .gov verify. Domestic chicken breed developed in Rhode Island, not a wild species.

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