| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Common loon, for Minnesota | Universal | 08 Aug 2026 |
| Nene, to Hawaii | Eugene Sheffer | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Roadrunner, for New Mexico | Thomas Joseph | 22 Aug 2017 |
| *Carolina wren, for South Carolina | New York Times | 08 Nov 2016 |
| *Carolina wren, for South Carolina | ||
| Cardinal vis-à-vis Illinois, Indiana or Ohio | ||
| Cactus wren for Arizona, |