The 1951 State Legislature.
The official State bird of the US State of Oklahoma is the Scissor-tailed Flycatcher.
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Oklahoma chose the scissor-tailed flycatcher as its state bird because it is commonly found in the state during the summer months and is known for its distinctive appearance and behavior. The bird's long tail feathers and graceful aerial displays make it a symbol of Oklahoma's natural beauty and wildlife.
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The wild turkey.
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It had the perfect name to represent the State.
The Alaska state bird is the Willow Ptarmigan which was selected in 1955 by the Alaska Territorial Legislature.
Tyrannus forficatus
There are four states with the wild turkey as their state game bird. These states are: Alabama, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and South Carolina.
Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado,
Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher is the state's bird .