Bird

Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher

The Oklahoma State Bird, the Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher (Muscivora forficata), is a somewhat quiet bird with beautiful plumage and a long sleek tail that is twice as long as its body.  The deeply-forked tail resembles a pair of scissors. The Scissor Tailed Flycatcher has a black and white tail, a dark gray back, a light gray chest and head and has pale range red coloring beneath its wings

Floral Emblem

Mistletoe

The Oklahoma State Floral Emblem, Mistletoe (phoradendron serotinum), the oldest of Oklahoma's symbols, was adopted in 1893 -- 14 years before statehood. Mistletoe grows on trees throughout the state and is particularly bountiful in the southern regions of Oklahoma. The dark green leaves and white berries show up brightly during the fall and winter in trees that have shed their own leaves.

 Animal

 Bison

The Oklahoma State Animal, the American Buffalo, or Bison, is a massive animal that weighs from 800 to 2,000 pounds and stands nearly six feet high at the shoulder. A large head, high hump on the shoulders and dark brown shaggy hair characterize the buffalo.

Fish

White Bass

The Oklahoma State Fish, the White Bass, also called a Sand Bass (Moroneshrysops), is dark blue-green on top, with silvery sides, a white belly and black horizontal stripes running along the length of its body.

Reptile

Collared Lizard

The Oklahoma State Reptine, Collared Lizard or Mountain Boomer (Crotaphytus collaris), is a pretty turquoise blue color except for its head and neck, which is bright yellow with black stripes along its neck

Tree

Redbud

The Oklahoma State Tree, the Redbud (Cercis canadensis), grows in the valleys and ravines of Oklahoma. In early spring, its reddish-pink blossoms brighten the landscape throughout the state.