Moments in Kentucky
Legislative History

Presented by the Kentucky Historical Society

State Bird

In a resolution, approved February 17, 1926, the cardinal became the official Kentucky state bird.

Grosbeak Cardinal print by John James Audubon.

Grosbeak Cardinal print by John James Audubon.  KHS Collections.

Kentucky Unbridled Spirit

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