The Mountain Bluebird is seven inches tall with blue feathers and white under feathers. It lives in a nest in a hollow tree or in a crevice. It has a sad “yeow” and chirp. The Mountain Bluebird is important in the state of Idaho because it is a beautiful species. The Mountain Bluebird became the state bird of Idaho on February 28, 1931.

The Syringa is six feet tall with clusters of white petals. It grows in the mountains and meadows in well-drained soil. The Syringa is known for its fragrant flowers. It is also called mock orange. It is important in the state of Idaho because the Columbian Committee selected it as the symbol for the state of Idaho. The Syringa became the state flower of Idaho in 1931.

The Western White Pine is 175 feet tall with blue and green leaves. It grows in the mountains of the Western U.S. and Canada. The Western White Pine is known for its blue-green needles. The Western White Pine is important in the state of Idaho because it is used for making doors, paneling, shelves, and window frames. The Western White Pine became the state tree of Idaho in 1935.   

The Idaho flag has a blue silk background with a gold fringe around it. The state seal is in the center with the words “State of Idaho” on a banner under it. The words “Esto Perpetua” appear on the state seal. These words mean “It is forever.” On the seal there is a picture of two baskets (cornucopias) of food and a bundle of wheat. This is a symbol of the many farms that grow a lot of food. On the right there is a picture of a miner to show that gold was discovered in 1860 and started the gold rush. In the middle is a shield that shows Idaho’s largest river, the Snake River. You will also see mountains, a field, and a pine tree. Above the shield there is an elk’s head that represents wildlife. On the left there is a women that represents liberty, justice, and equality. Next to the lady there is the state flower, the Syringa. The flag was adopted in 1907.

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