🦅Mascot: "Redbirds"
26 schools use the "Redbirds" mascot.
Fast Facts
- Schools using this mascot
- 26 schools
- States represented
- 8 states
- Most common state
- Illinois (10)
- Top state per capita
- Missouri
- Popular school level
- High School (8)
- Mascot type
- Animal • Bird • Color-Based
Most common states: Illinois (10), Missouri (6), Wisconsin (3)
Top 5 Color Combos
- (8)RedBlack
- (4)RedBlackWhite
- (3)RedGrayBlack
- (3)RedGray
- (2)RedSilver
Reviewed by MascotFinder Research Team
Quarterly accuracy check across mascot insights
Data source: MascotFinder School DB · Cached for performance
Hey there Let's talk about the Redbirds, a mascot that's definitely flying high in the hearts of many students. The Redbirds mascot is an animal-based symbol, often depicted as a cute, red bird 🐦, which aligns perfectly with the vibrant school colors. This mascot has a rich history, particularly at Illinois State University, where it was named after baseball legend Reggie Jackson in 1980. The Redbirds mascot is not just limited to colleges; it's also popular in several elementary, middle, and high schools across the USA. Interestingly, it's most popular per capita in Missouri, where schools love to embrace the energetic and cheerful spirit of the red bird. Whether it's cheering at sports events or participating in school parades, the Redbirds mascot always brings a burst of color and excitement ⭐. So, next time you see a Redbirds mascot, remember it's more than just a symbol – it's a symbol of school pride and community spirit
Community Voices
Hear how the Redbirds fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 10 programs flying the Redbirds banner across Illinois. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Rowan Diaz
Illinois Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Missouri. With 6 schools per million residents, the Redbirds is part of daily conversations here.”
Taylor Lopez
Missouri Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Redbirds delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Harper Patel
Regional Pep Collective
FAQ: Redbirds Mascot
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
26 schools in our database use the Redbirds mascot across 8 states.
The Redbirds shows up most in Illinois (10), Missouri (6), and Wisconsin (3). Mo also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Redbirds as a Animal, Bird, and Color-Based mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute.
High School programs adopt the Redbirds most often (8 schools). Elementary (7) and Other (6) also feature this mascot.