There is no underwater bird specified for Illinois. The official bird of Illinois is the cardinal.
Chicago does not have a unique state bird. If you mean what is the Illinois state bird that would be the northern cardinal
The state bird of Illinois is the Northern cardinal, known for its bright red plumage and distinctive crest.
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There are seven states for which the cardinal (also known as the Northern Cardinal) is the state bird: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The state animal of Illinois is the White Tailed Deer. Illinois schoolchildren voted to select the white-tailed deer as the state animal in 1980. The vote was made official by the General Assembly in 1982.
The northern cardinal is official state bird of Illinois. The bluegill is official state fish of Illinois. The violet is official state flower of Illinois.
The cardinal was designated as the state bird of Illinois in 1929 due to its vibrant red color and cheerful song, which many residents associate with the beauty of the state's natural environment. It is a common sight throughout Illinois, symbolizing the state's rich wildlife and natural heritage. The cardinal's popularity and strong presence in Illinois also resonate with the state's cultural identity.
The Northern Cardinal is the state bird of Illinois.
Cardinal Fitness facilities can be found in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio. In total they run 52 clubs, of which 44 are in Illinois, 5 in Indiana and 3 in Ohio.
The Illinois state flower is the Purple Violet.