what is illinois state bird?
Northern Cardinal
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 State bird : Ring @-@ necked pheasant 

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 The American bullfrog is used as a specimen for dissection in many schools across the world . It is the state amphibian of Missouri , Ohio , and Oklahoma . 

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 The peregrine falcon is the national animal of the United Arab Emirates . Since 1927 , the peregrine falcon has been the official mascot of Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green , Ohio . The 2007 U.S. Idaho state quarter features a peregrine falcon . The peregrine falcon has been designated the official city bird of Chicago . 

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 The northern cardinal is the state bird of seven states , more than any other species : Illinois , Indiana , Kentucky , North Carolina , Ohio , Virginia , and West Virginia . It was also a candidate to become the state bird of Delaware , but lost to the Delaware Blue Hen . 

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 State bird : Scissor @-@ tailed flycatcher 
