The eastern bluebird (Sialia sialis) is the Missouri state bird, designated in 1927 and set in statute section 10.010, per the Secretary of State. Read on October 30, 2026.
By the It’s Missouri editorial team. Last reviewed October 30, 2026.
The Details
- The Secretary of State describes it as a small blue songbird.
- The page gives 1927 as the first designation and notes that the current statute text was approved June 13, 1957.
Another State Bird
The northern bobwhite is the state game bird, designated in 2007 (statute 10.012). See what is the state game bird.
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Sources
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