What is the official state bird of Nebraska?

The official state bird of Nebraska is the Western Meadowlark. This bird was designated as the state bird in 1929, primarily due to its prominence throughout the state and its recognizable song that resonates in Nebraska's open grasslands and prairies. The Western Meadowlark embodies the spirit of the state, representing its natural environment and rural heritage.

Other birds listed, such as the American Robin, Cardinal, and Bluejay, while common and recognizable, do not hold the same state designation and thus do not represent Nebraska in an official capacity. The choice of the Western Meadowlark reflects not just the bird's presence in Nebraska, but also its significance in the ecological and cultural landscape of the state.