What is the New Hampshire State Bird?

What is the New Hampshire State Bird?

The NH State Bird was adopted in 1957, the State Bird is the Purple Finch. The Purple Finch is not actually purple, but is a deep red color on the head and neck areas of the male birds. The Purple Finch is a small bird, about the same size as a sparrow (about 6″ tall). The female Purple Finch has no red color. The head of the female Purple Finch is brown, and the body of the bird has dark brown streaks. The wings of both male and female Purple Finches are brown and their bellies are mostly a whitish color. The female Purple Finch has brown streaks on her belly.