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Minnesota State Bird:
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Common Loon |
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The common loon (Gavia immer) was adopted as the official state bird symbol of Minnesota in 1961. Loons are known for their cries, wails, and yodels - their eerie, echoing calls are a distinctive feature of Minnesota’s northern lakes.
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State Bird: Minnesota Secretary of State |
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State Birds - 50 states List
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MINNESOTA SYMBOLS: |
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bird-butterfly |
flag-seal - quarter |
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