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State Bird: The California quail (Lophortyx californica), also known as the valley quail, became the official state bird in 1931. A widely distributed and prized game bird, it is known for its hardiness and adaptability. Plump, gray-colored and smaller than a pigeon, the California quail sports a downward curving black plume on top of its head and black bib with white stripe under the beak. Flocks number from a few to 60 or more in the fall and winter months, but in the spring break into pairs. California Love, Northern California, Live Chicken, Anna's Hummingbird, The Big C, American Kestrel, State Birds, Birds Butterflies, Downward
State Bird: The California quail (Lophortyx californica), also known as the valley quail, became the official state bird in 1931. A widely distributed and prized game bird, it is known for its hardiness and adaptability. Plump, gray-colored and smaller than a pigeon, the California quail sports a downward curving black plume on top of its head and black bib with white stripe under the beak. Flocks number from a few to 60 or more in the fall and winter months, but in the spring break into pairs.
State Animal: The California grizzly bear (Ursus californicus) was designated official State Animal in 1953. Before dying out in California, this largest and most powerful of carnivores thrived in the great valleys and low mountains of the state, probably in greater numbers than anywhere else in the United States. Jurrasic Park, Ursus, Noahs Ark, Grizzly Bear, Carnivores, Life Inspiration
State Animal: The California grizzly bear (Ursus californicus) was designated official State Animal in 1953. Before dying out in California, this largest and most powerful of carnivores thrived in the great valleys and low mountains of the state, probably in greater numbers than anywhere else in the United States.
State Fish: The golden trout (Salmo agua-bonita) is native only to California and was named the official state fish by act of the State Legislature in 1947. Originally the species was found only in a few streams in the icy headwaters of the Kern River, south of Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the United States outside of Alaska. Stocking of wild and hatchery-reared fish has extended its range to many waters at high elevation in the Sierra Nevada from El Dorado and Alpine Counties southward. Alpine County, Mount Whitney, Headwaters, Sleeping Under The Stars, Rainbow Trout, California, Golden, El Dorado
State Fish: The golden trout (Salmo agua-bonita) is native only to California and was named the official state fish by act of the State Legislature in 1947. Originally the species was found only in a few streams in the icy headwaters of the Kern River, south of Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the United States outside of Alaska. Stocking of wild and hatchery-reared fish has extended its range to many waters at high elevation in the Sierra Nevada from El Dorado and Alpine Counties southward.
State Motto: The Greek word "Eureka" has appeared on the state seal since 1849 and means "I have found it". The words were probably intended to refer to the discovery of gold in California. Archimedes, the famed Greek mathematician, is said to have exclaimed "Eureka!" when, after long study, he discovered a method of determining the purity of gold. In 1957, attempts were made to establish "In God We Trust" as the state motto, but "Eureka" was made the official state motto in 1963. California State Capitol, Sacramento California, Catholic Diocese, Catholic Church, Thomas The Apostle, St Thomas, Tile Art, Tiles
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State Motto: The Greek word "Eureka" has appeared on the state seal since 1849 and means "I have found it". The words were probably intended to refer to the discovery of gold in California. Archimedes, the famed Greek mathematician, is said to have exclaimed "Eureka!" when, after long study, he discovered a method of determining the purity of gold. In 1957, attempts were made to establish "In God We Trust" as the state motto, but "Eureka" was made the official state motto in 1963.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA MONARCH THE BEAR The taxidermied remains of the "last wild grizzly bear in California" and of the symbol of the state of California. Monarch the Bear | Atlas Obscura Nearly Extinct Animals, Endangered Animals, Mammals, California Golden Bears, California Flag, Southern California, Scary Facts, Bizarre Facts
Monarch the Bear
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA MONARCH THE BEAR The taxidermied remains of the "last wild grizzly bear in California" and of the symbol of the state of California. Monarch the Bear | Atlas Obscura
California's banana slug  When chosen by University of Santa Cruz as their symbol a number of alum objected to no avail California Baby, Redwood Forest, Wonder Years, Snails, Dnd Characters, Walking In Nature, Golden State, Animals Friends
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California's banana slug When chosen by University of Santa Cruz as their symbol a number of alum objected to no avail
The paved walkway to the base of Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park / Yosemite Valley, California, USA Yosemite Lodging, Yosemite Falls, California National Parks, Yosemite National Park, Yosemite California, Beautiful Waterfalls, Beautiful Landscapes, Awsome Pictures
Yosemite Falls - All the Ways to See Yosemite's Top Falls
The paved walkway to the base of Yosemite Falls, Yosemite National Park / Yosemite Valley, California, USA
California State Insect: California Dogface Butterfly Butterfly Games, Butterfly Pictures, Butterfly Kisses, Types Of Butterflies, Butterfly Painting, Butterfly Art, Beautiful Bugs, Beautiful Butterflies
California State Insect: California Dogface Butterfly
California State Insect: California Dogface Butterfly
California’s State Marine Mammal, the gray whale. Ghost Shrimp, Baleen Whales, Camano Island, Lincoln County, Gray Whale, Cetacean, Wale, Marine Mammals, Puget Sound
California's State Marine Mammal, the gray whale.
California’s State Marine Mammal, the gray whale.
California State Reptile: Desert Tortoise Tortoise Care, Desert Tortoise, Tortoise Turtle, Cabo, Chihuahua, Arizona Game And Fish, Fauna, Wild Park, Russian Tortoise
California State Reptile: Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agasizzi)
California State Reptile: Desert Tortoise
California State Mineral & Mineralogic Emblem: Gold Precious Metals, Minerals, Rocks, Symbols, Gemstones, Gold, Gems, Jewels
California State Mineral & Mineralogic Emblem: Gold
California State Mineral & Mineralogic Emblem: Gold
California State Amphibian: California red-legged frog Amphibians, Frogs, Red, Animals, Animales, Animaux, Animal
California State Amphibian: California Red-legged Frog
California State Amphibian: California red-legged frog
California State Historical Society Historical Society, Mansions, House Styles, Manor Houses, Villas, Mansion, Palaces
California State Historical Society
California State Historical Society
California State Rock & Lithologic Emblem: Serpentine Whole30 Food List, Keto Paleo Diet, Rocks And Gems, Stone Rocks, Stones, Group Meals, Whole 30 Recipes, Culinary Arts, Glam Rock
California State Rock and Lithologic Emblem: Serpantine
California State Rock & Lithologic Emblem: Serpentine
California State Tall Ship San Diego Bay, Boat Lights, Water Boat, Water Adventure, Bigger Boat, Schooner, Amazing Buildings, Speed Boats, Tall Ships
California State Tall Ship: Californian
California State Tall Ship
California State Fife and Drum Band Fife And Drum, Drum Band, Woodwinds, Drums, Percussion, Drum, Drum Kit
California State Fife and Drum Band
California State Fife and Drum Band
California State Quarter California Condor, Orange California, United States Mint, 50 States, United States Of America, North America
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California State Quarter
Forest Floor, The Redwoods, California All Nature, Nature Beauty, Pretty Places, Beautiful Places, Amazing Places, Beautiful Nature, Lovely, Gorgeous
Forest Floor, The Redwoods, California
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Del Norte Redwoods State Park, California
Steinbeck House in Salinas, California Salinas California, Central California, Central Coast, Authors, Writers, Places Ive Been, Places To Go
Steinbeck House in Salinas, California
Steinbeck House in Salinas, California
Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA, USA San Francisco Girls, San Francisco Travel, San Francisco California, Japanese Architecture, Architecture Old, Architecture Details, Usa Roadtrip, Road Trip Usa
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Japanese Tea Garden, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA, USA
The Chandelier Tree in Redwood National and State Parks, California United States ©  Ful_red Sequoia National Park, Bonsai, Places To See, Places To Travel, Chandelier Tree
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The Chandelier Tree in Redwood National and State Parks, California United States © Ful_red
California's Coast Sea Lions Vida Animal, Mundo Animal, Beautiful Creatures, Animals Beautiful, California Coast, Ocean Life, Marine Life
Sea Lions
California's Coast Sea Lions
Beauty Of NatuRe: California Poppies in Mendocino County Amazing Nature, Wonderful Places, Yellow Flowers, Wild Flowers, Beautiful Flowers, Spring Flowers
California Poppy (Eschscholzia californica)
Beauty Of NatuRe: California Poppies in Mendocino County