🦅Mascot: "Purple Eagles"
1 school use the "Purple Eagles" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 1 school
- States represented
- 1 state
- Most common state
- New York (1)
- Top state per capita
- New York
- Popular school level
- High School (1)
- Mascot type
- Animal • Bird • Color-Based
Most common states: New York (1)
Top 1 Color Combos
- (1)PurpleSilverWhite
Reviewed by MascotFinder Research Team
Quarterly accuracy check across mascot insights
Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
Meet Monte, the Purple Eagles mascot from Niagara University in New York This colorful bird is more than just a pretty face; Monte is all about spreading school spirit and fun. Dressed in a sleek purple outfit and wearing the number 56 to honor the year 1856 when Niagara University was founded, Monte is a beloved figure at basketball and hockey games, as well as other university events. This cute and energetic mascot is known for high-fiving fans and "flying" around, even in the form of a 20-foot-high inflatable version. Whether he's cheering on the teams or making appearances at community events, Monte is the epitome of purple pride 🐦 ⭐. So, if you ever find yourself at a Niagara University game, keep an eye out for this lively bird
Community Voices
Hear how the Purple Eagles fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Purple Eagles banner across New York. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Blair Kim
New York Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like New York. With 1 schools per million residents, the Purple Eagles is part of daily conversations here.”
Jordan Hughes
New York Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Purple Eagles delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Avery Singh
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Purple Eagles Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Purple Eagles mascot across 1 state.
The Purple Eagles shows up most in New York (1). Ny also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Purple Eagles as a Animal, Bird, and Color-Based mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute.
High School programs adopt the Purple Eagles most often (1 schools).