The goldenrod is the state flower of Nebraska, chosen for its abundance and robustness. It blooms in clusters of yellow petals and grows throughout the state. The state experienced a population surge in the late 1880s, leading to the naming of distinctive features of the land. The goldenrod appears as a cluster of small yellow […]
The western skylark is Nebraska’s state bird, adopted in 1929. It is a large songbird found in North American grasslands, with a distinctive black “V” on its yellow neck and chest. The bird is omnivorous and nests on the ground, with a long incubation period. Its natural predators include hawks, crows, coyotes, and raccoons, and […]
