Delaware State Bird - Blue Hen Chicken

The blue hen chicken was designated the official state bird of Delaware in 1939. The history of this symbol stems from the Revolutionary war when Delaware soldiers were compared to fighting cocks. Red Jungle Fowl, considered to be the ancestor of all breeds of domestic chicken - photo © Bob Jensen on Flickr - noncommercial use permitted with attribution / share alike

Source:	Blue Hen Chicken: public domain image on Wikipedia Delaware Facts and Symbols: Official Delaware Website
Links:	State Birds - 50 states List National Bird

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