what is the state bird and flower for va
Sugar Maple - West Virginia's State Tree. Cardinal - West Virginia's State Bird. The cardinal was named the state's official state bird with the adoption of House Resolution 12 on March 7, 1949, which authorized pupils from public schools and civic organizations to name the bird. Black Bear - West Virginia's State Animal.
The state motto and seal have been official since Virginia declared its independence from the Kingdom of Great Britain. Virginia is the only state to have the same plant for state flower and state tree, the Flowering Dogwood. The majority of the symbols were made official in the late 20th century.