Washington designated the apple as the official state fruit in 1989. Washington produces about 42 percent of the apples grown in the United States (and 60% of those grown for fresh consumption). The majority of apple production occurs east of the Cascade Mountains in the central areas of the state. During 1997-2001 Washington's' apple production averaged about 123 million bushels per year.

Washington designated steelhead trout (Salmon gardenia) as the official state fish in 1969. Fishing is a major industry in Washington state (and steelhead trout is one of the most popular fish for recreational fishing).                                                    Steelhead trout have a gray spotted back from head to tail with scales that shine with flecks of silver. This dark back is contrasted by an intense white belly - the two colors are separated by a hint of opalescent pink. Like salmon, steelhead trout are an anatropous fish (returning to fresh water rivers to spawn).

Washington designated the willow goldfinch (Candelas trusties) as the official state bird in 1951. Also called American goldfinch or wild canary, the male goldfinch has a bright yellow body with black wings and tail, and black on top of his head. The female's plumage is more muted with an olive-yellow body and dark brown tail and wings (the male goldfinch also displays this same dull plumage in the winter months).

Active and acrobatic little birds, goldfinches fly with a bouncy, undulating pattern The diet of the goldfinch consists mainly of seeds.

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