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Why was the eastern goldfinch chosen to be the New Jersey state bird?
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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."
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