Look closely in the corner of the official state of Michigan map and amid pictures of a dozen other animals and plants -- a brook trout, an apple blossom, a white pine tree – sits a brown and orange American Robin, the state bird. If some folks had their way, another bird should be there instead. Should the robin be unseated as Michigan's state bird? IPR's State Bird CAWcus wants to hear what you think! Make your case and vote for a winner throughout January. Vote in-person at an IPR event: Jan.