But in Rhode Island, we went in a different direction with our state bird, favoring something more practical and truly from the state: the Rhode Island Red, a hardy bird that lays extra-large ...

RI State Bird: The Rhode Island Red. A Rhode Island Red chicken — the official state bird — roams a backyard in Middletown. In 1954, ...

Here is a rundown of the 50 official state birds in the U.S., from Alabama to Wyoming, as well as Washington D.C. ... The Rhode Island red is the Rhode Island's state bird.

A report from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island finds that large numbers of bird species in the state are in decline. But many birds can benefit from conservation efforts, the report says.

Deputy Chief of the Division of Agriculture and State Veterinarian Scott Marshall, who leads Rhode Island’s H5N1 response, explained that the state has a “proactive response plan” that involves ...

The Rhode Island state shellfish is prized for its sweet meat, bracing brine, and attractive shell. ... Early Bird Pricing: Save $500 on F&W Classic in Charleston, Nov 14–16.