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Tennessee State Bird

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Tennessee Bird

Mockingbird

State of Tennessee

Mockingbird:

The mockingbird was selected as state bird of Tennessee on April 11, 1933. The mockingbird is ashen gray above, with darker, white-edged wings and whitish underparts; its length, inclusive of the long tail, is about 10 inches. One of the finest singers among North American birds, it possesses a melodious song of its own, and is especially noted for its skill in mimicking the songs of other birds.

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