The mockingbird is 9 to 11 inches tall with gray and white feathers. It lives in low tree branches, thickets, and bushes. The mockingbird is known for an ability to copy the melodies of other birds’ songs. A mockingbird keeps learning new songs and never forgets them. The mockingbird became the state bird of Mississippi on February 23, 1944.  

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The magnolia flower is about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide. It has tall white, pink, or purple petals. It is found in the southern part of Mississippi. The magnolia is known for its lemony fragrance and glossy leaves. The magnolia is important to the state of Mississippi because of its abundance and beauty. The magnolia became the state flower of Mississippi in 1952.                

The magnolia tree is 60-80 feet tall with green leaves. It grows in forests and woods. The magnolia wood is used for making items like furniture, baskets, and crates. It’s also known for its natural beauty. The magnolia is important in the state of Mississippi because the magnolia is an abundant tree in Mississippi. The magnolia became the state tree of Mississippi on April 1, 1938.

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The Mississippi flag has a red background with two different colored stripes, blue and white in the upper right corner. The stripes are symbols of the colors of the United States flag. The 13 stars on the stripes are symbols of the first 13 colonies.  There is also a big blue X in the upper left corner of it. The big X is a symbol of the battle flag of the Confederacy.  The Mississippi flag was adopted in 1894. 
   
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