Alabama: The Yellowhammer State

Alabama, dubbed The Yellowhammer State, was named for the yellowhammer bird, which is abundant in the state and became a symbol for Alabama troops during the Civil War. The state is steeped in civil rights history, with key events like the Selma to Montgomery marches. Alabama's geography includes the Gulf Coast beaches, the Appalachian Mountains, and the fertile Black Belt region, known for its agricultural production.