Specific flags, songs, mottos, flowers, and even fruits commemorate the uniqueness of individual states. Some of these […] (Stacker) — Do you know California’s official state symbols?

It’s our state bird as well as the official bird of San Francisco. Ironically, however, the quail population in San Francisco has dropped precipitously in the past few decades, and ...

One thing I like about California is our choice of official state bird: the California quail. Most sports teams and schools pick rather fierce and aggressive animals for the mascots. The United Sta… ...

In 1903, Gov. George Pardee approved legislation making the poppy the state flower and, in recognition of Lemmon’s efforts, gave her the bald-eagle quill he used to sign the bill, Brown said.

Sure, California has a state song (“I Love You, California”), a state flower (the poppy), a state bird (California quail). Those are all well and good, ...

California state bird. This bird is a bit of a dandy, with a distinctive black plume on its forehead. The look befits the state famous for show business. California state flower.

One thing I like about California is our choice of official state bird: the California quail. Most sports teams and schools pick rather fierce and aggressive animals for the mascots. The United Sta… ...