Record #:

13827

Author(s):

Norris, Jeannie Faris

Abstract:

Selected on 4 March, 1943, for their abundance, color, singing abilities and tendency to remain in the state year round, the Cardinal became the state bird of North Carolina.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 20 Issue 31, Jan 1953, p73, il

Subject(s):

State birds--North Carolina