Minnesota State Bird Common Loon TeeMinnesota State Bird Common Loon Tee Minnesota's state bird doesn't just live here it defines here. The Common Loon's haunting tremolo carries across ten thousand lakes every summer, a sound so tied to Minnesota mornings it practically counts as a fifth season. These diving masters can plunge 200 feet underwater chasing fish, and their red eyes aren't just striking they actually improve underwater vision. If you've ever gone quiet mid conversation