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3 schools use the "Chanticleers" mascot.
Most common states: Nebraska (2), Maryland (1)
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The Chanticleer is one of the most unique and fascinating mascots you'll come across, and it's not just any ordinary bird – it's a mythological rooster with a rich history. This proud and fierce rooster hails from Geoffrey Chaucer's classic tale, "The Nun's Priest Tale" in his famous book, "Canterbury Tales" 📖. The Chanticleer is known for its stunning appearance, with a bright red comb, black bill, and feathers that shine like gold 🐦. At Coastal Carolina University, the Chanticleer is more than just a mascot; it's a symbol of cunning, wit, and determination. The story goes that this rooster is so confident and clever that it always manages to come out on top ⭐. The name "Chanticleer" has been adopted since the early 1960s, replacing the old name "Trojans," and it's been a beloved part of the university's identity ever since. So, the next time you hear someone mention the Chanticleers, you'll know they're talking about a team that embodies the spirit of a legendary, clever rooster – a true champion in every sense 🏆.
Hear how the Chanticleers fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 2 programs flying the Chanticleers banner across Nebraska. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Casey Garcia
Nebraska Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Nebraska. With 2 schools per million residents, the Chanticleers is part of daily conversations here.”
Jordan Carter
Nebraska Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Chanticleers delivers the perfect person energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Drew Nguyen
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
3 schools in our database use the Chanticleers mascot across 2 states.
The Chanticleers shows up most in Nebraska (2) and Maryland (1). Ne also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Chanticleers as a Person and Mythological mascot. Programs note that it is inspired by mythology.
Elementary programs adopt the Chanticleers most often (2 schools). High School (1) also feature this mascot.