Ohio was admitted into statehood on March 1, 1803.
The word Ohio comes from the Iroquois language and it means, "Great
River". This undoubtedly refers to the Ohio River that surrounds
Ohio's borders. The Ohio state bird is the Northern Cardinal. The
Ohio state bird is commonly known for its bright red feathers.
It is said that the Northern Cardinal was named for the Catholic
Cardinals that wear long bright red flowing robes. The capital
of Ohio is Columbus, and Ohio is believed to be the seventh most
populous state in the United States of America.
Northern Cardinals are known for their beautiful whistling bird
song. The Ohio state bird is also known for their vivid red feathers
that have a beautiful and striking contrast against the white
snow. The Northern Cardinal is seen from Canada and in the northeastern
United States, as well as being introduced to Hawaii. They are
also found in South America and as with most bird species, it
is the male bird that has the striking red feathers. The female
variety is a beige/brown color with a black face and orange bill.
The Ohio state bird is one of America's favorite bird species and
amazingly both male and female are known for their songs. They
are a favorite among bird watchers and can often be seen visiting
backyard birdbaths. They love to eat seeds, worms, and snails.
Because of their popularity with
bird watchers, they are not in any danger of extinction or endangerment
and are becoming very populous. The beauty of their breed is shown
in the fact that male and female pairs will share bird songs. This
is useful in their mating rituals and helps to propagate the species.
The mnemonic, "cheer, cheer, cheer, what, what, what, and chirp, chirp, chirp,
as well as their whistle typically identify their bird song. |
