Have you ever wondered why Wisconsin's state bird is the robin, why our state fruit is the cranberry, why our state animal is the badger? It might surprise you to know that often our state symbols ...

The bald eagle, an historic symbol of the nation for more than 200 years, made a soaring comeback from near extinction, and now, finally, has been officially named America's national bird. President ...

Our nation’s founders signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, using quill pens made from the flight feathers of geese and swans. The use of feathers to sign a proclamation for a new ...

For centuries, birds have inspired the abiding interest of writers, and it’s easy to see why. Birds are one of our most accessible muses. Although not every person of letters will spot a fox, bear or ...

Discover the complete list of Florida state symbols. This includes animals, plants, flag, seal, songs, and cultural emblems, ...

The American tropics are uniquely blessed with birds. Thirty-six percent of the world’s 11,000 bird species live in the region south of the border between the United States and Mexico, more than in ...