State Symbols Guide

Alabama

The South State • Official symbols, facts, and history.

Abbreviation
AL
Capital
Montgomery
Population
5,024,279
Statehood
1819
Region
South
Symbols
1
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Official State Symbols

Yellowhammer
State Bird

Yellowhammer

Adopted 1927

Colaptes auratus

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📊 Quick Facts

Official Name
Alabama
Abbreviation
AL
Capital City
Montgomery
Population
5,024,279
Statehood Date
December 14, 1819
Region
South
Number of Symbols
1

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