the state bird was changed because the population went down
e-ReferenceDesk notes: Commented Robert Lupp, Supervising Librarian, New Jersey Publications, State Library: "Unfortunately, no information is available as to why the eastern goldfinch was chosen New Jersey's state bird. Neither the original bill nor the legislative journals (which do not record debate) provide a clue."
New Jerseys state bird is the Eastern Goldfinch. ----
New Jersey
The Eastern Goldfinch.
1935
The Eastern blue bird is the state bird of New York because it is EVERY WHERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Eastern Bluebird officially became the state bird of New York on May 18, 1970. The bird was chosen in 1928, however.
The state flower of New Jersey is the Purple Violet. The state shell is the knobbed whelk. The state bird is the Eastern Goldfinch. The capital is Trenton. The state tree is the Red Oak.
An Eastern Goldfinch
The common meadow violet was named New Jersey's state flower because it is most abundant there. It was considered the state flower since 1913 but not legistatively adopted until 1971.
State flower: VioletState bird: Eastern GoldfinchState tree: Northern Red OakState motto: Liberty and Prosperity
New Jersey's nickname is "The Garden State." Its motto is, "Liberty and Prosperity." Its new slogan, chosen in 2006 by votes of more than 11,000 residents is, "New Jersey: Come See For Yourself." Among the losing the candidates for the new slogan was, "New Jersey: You Got A Problem Wit Dat?"