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Oh baby, being a Marylander, I must sing the praises of the beautiful Baltimore Oriole.

First off: look at those contrasting colors. Black and Orange just pop, and the streaks of white just light it on fire.

Second: they are nectar and fruit eaters (and opportunistic omnivores), which rules.

Third: Migratory, so you can catch them in the Caribbean in the winter, and across the Eastern US up to Canada when they are breeding.

Fourth: The only good realistic bird logo.

https://images.app.goo.gl/MW88QwEwHQP88XBX6 <That is hot.

https://images.app.goo.gl/PrHjRoyPNzCfRR3BA < Cool bird, garbage logo.

https://images.app.goo.gl/roKs2TKNvFSjhdMB7 < Cool bird, garbage logo.

Fifth: The only good cartoon logo.

https://images.app.goo.gl/ER9iRsu5QPkyt69n6

A cartoon logo so good, it can stand in for any other cartoon logo as well:

https://twitter.com/smilingbirdlogo?lang=en

Finally, it's so pretty. Fin.

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we have caused SO much controversy in the past with our views on maryland iconography so i am delighted to be able to endorse the oriole!!! a+++ bird!

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Oh, I know. You will still be first against the wall when the revolution comes, hon, but we can all appreciate the good stuff from our state.

Know what the official sport of Maryland is? That's right, Jousting. You'll never see us coming, until you hear the horse galloping and then the lance coming.

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lmao maryland does not forgive and maryland does NOT forget

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I forget if it’s been done but if not, hummingbird.

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Time to pick a diving seabird I think. Lots to choose from. Seeing a bird " fly-swim" past you at 30 feet underwater is a rather disorienting trip.

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I have to recommend the oriole I share a name and region with: the scott's oriole!

https://images.app.goo.gl/WK7sxiNiT7JyQdGD9

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