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Rhode Island State Bird:
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The Rhode Island red chicken was designated the official state bird of Rhode Island in 1954. When the bill was signed into law, then Governor Dennis J. Roberts stated: "The Rhode Island red has become a symbol of Rhode Islanders all over the world." The Rhode Island Red was chosen during an election sponsored by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs, and the Providence Journal Company, beat |
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Rhode Island Facts and History: RI.gov |
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State Birds - 50 states List
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