State Bird
Western Meadowlark

The Western Meadowlark is 8.5 inches tall with yellow, brown, and white feathers. It lives in fields. It has many different songs. The western meadowlark is a very conman bird in Wyoming. It scientific name is Sturnella neglecta. The western meadowlark is important in the state of Wyoming because the bird is very common. The meadowlark became the state bird of Wyoming on February 5, 1927.

The Indian Paintbrush is 2.5 feet tall with bright red petals. It grows throughout North America. The Indian paintbrush is known for its bright red color. It looks like a paintbrush dipped in red paint. The Indian paintbrush is important in the state of Wyoming because it is a wildflower that is seen throughout the state. The Indian paintbrush became the state flower of Wyoming on January 31, 1917.

The Cottonwood is 100 feet tall with gray leaves. It grows on great
plains, in wet soil along river banks, and in ditches. The cottonwood is used for carving. It also needed to be protected from Dutch Elm disease. The cottonwood became the state tree of Wyoming on February 1, 1947.
  

The Wyoming state flag has a blue background with a border of red and white. In the middle is a white outlined bison. The state seal is branded on the bison. The words “Great Seal of the State of Wyoming” appear on the seal and the words “Equal Rights.” “Equal Rights” is the state motto. There is also a picture of a woman. She is a symbol of “Equal Rights.” Wyoming was the first state to give women the right to vote. The words “Livestock, Mines, Grains, and Oil” on four banners represent Wyoming’s wealth. There is also a picture of a cattle rancher and a miner. These are symbols of jobs that people do. There is also a picture of an eagle shield. This is a symbol of support for the United States. The Wyoming flag was adopted in 1917.

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