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Minnesota State Bird

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Minnesota Bird

Common Loon

State of Minnesota

Common Loon:

Loons are large black-and-white birds with long black bills. Its name comes from a Norwegian word that means "wild, sad cry." Approximately 12,000 make their homes in Minnesota. Clumsy on land, they are excellent divers, underwater swimmers, and high-speed flyers.

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