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DC Bird. Approved on January 31, 1967, the Wood Thrush, a medium-sized thrush with the posture of an American Robin, but a slightly smaller body, became the District of Columbia official Bird.
- DC Flag Protocol Manual
Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications - 899 North...
- DC One Fund
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- DC Flag Protocol Manual
Rock. Potomac bluestone. Potomac bluestone is a metamorphic rock that has been used extensively in the construction of the District of Columbia. It was used as the foundation of the White House, U.S. Capitol, and Washington Monument.
The wood thrush was designated the official bird symbol for the District of Columbia on January 31, 1967; this reclusive songbird resides in deciduous forests in the eastern United States.
According to Bird Checklists of the World (Avibase), the capital city of the United States, Washington, D.C., has 346 species of birds as of June 2021. [update] Of them, 63 are considered rare or accidental, two are extinct, and one has been extirpated.
Learn about the symbols, emblems, and mascots of Washington, DC, the permanent seat of government of the United States. The district bird is the Wood Thrush, a songbird that lives in forests and woodlands.
- Wood Thrush
- American Beauty Rose
- District Flag
- "Justia Omnibus"(Justice for All)
Washington, D.C has many different sites to go birding. From patches of grasslands to forests and rivers, the city’s parks offer a wide range of habitats for resident and migratory birds all year long.
Washington, DC has over 320 species reported on eBird, while official records indicate 347 species observed and documented.. For the DC eBird checklist, eBird hotspots, and more, click here. View a comparison of DC and Maryland counties based on total number of species reported on eBird.
