Birds of the CalendarR. J. D. B. companion
USA Limited Edition · February 2029

Northern Mockingbird

Mimus polyglottos

Official bird of Texas. Gray outline bird.

At a glance

HabitatVaries by state — see field guides for local habitats.
DietSee field guides for diet details.
RangeState bird of Texas
Coloring poseGray outline bird.

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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

Texas

Joined the U.S.: 1845 (1845-12-29)

Texas joined the Union in 1845. This southern state's bird is the Northern Mockingbird.

Admission order #28 · Limited Edition 4-year calendar (Nov 2026–Dec 2030).

State-bird note

Texas State Library & Archives symbols page confirms Mockingbird.

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