2025 Session
Last amended: 1984 session
§ 1.145 — State Bird
Plain-Language Summary
The common loon is the official state bird of Minnesota. A photograph of the loon is kept in the Office of the Secretary of State.
1.145 STATE BIRD.
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Subdivision 1.Loon.
The loon, Gavia immer, is the official bird of the state of Minnesota. §
Subd. 2.Photograph.
A photograph of the loon shall be preserved in the Office of the Secretary of State.
History:
1961 c 76 s 1,2; 1984 c 628 art 1 s 1
History: History: 1961 c 76 s 1,2; 1984 c 628 art 1 s 1
Practical Notes
The loon (Gavia immer) is a symbol closely associated with Minnesota’s lakes. Its distinctive call is a well-known feature of the state’s northern lake country. Loons are protected under both state and federal law.