What is Massachusetts state bird?
Black-capped chickadee
Wild turkey
Massachusetts/State bird
What does the Massachusetts state bird look like?
The state of Massachusetts chose the black-capped chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) as the state bird in 1941. The tiny, black and white bird with an oversized head excitedly greets the human residents of Massachusetts. The chickadee, also known as a black-cap titmouse, enjoys both the deciduous and mixed forests.
What is Massachusetts state bird and flower?
Massachusetts State Symbols, Songs, and Emblems
| Designation | Symbol / Emblem | Adopted |
|---|---|---|
| Berry | Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) | 1994 |
| Beverage | Cranberry Juice | 1970 |
| Bird or Bird Emblem | Chickadee (Penthestes atricapillus) | 1941 |
| Blues Artist | Henry St. Clair Fredericks, better known as Taj Mahal | 2006 |
What color is Massachusetts state bird?
Black
State Bird of Massachusetts – Black-cap Chickadee The Massachusetts state bird is only about 4 to 5 inches in size. Its coloring is ash-grey with the back having a brownish tinge. The crown, nape, chin, and throat are black, and the cheeks white.
What is Massachusetts state fruit?
Cranberry
List of Official State Fruit
| State | Fruit |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | Cranberry |
| Michigan | |
| Minnesota | Honeycrisp Apple |
| Mississippi |
What is Massachusetts state stone?
Rhodonite
Table of minerals, rocks, stones and gemstones
| State federal district or territory | Mineral | Gemstone |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | Babingtonite (1971) | Rhodonite (1979) |
| Michigan | Chlorastrolite (aka Isle Royale greenstone) (1972) | |
| Minnesota | Lake Superior agate (1969) | |
| Mississippi |