State Nickname
Louisiana's nickname is "The Pelican State" because there are many pelicans along the Gulf of Mexico and along the Mississippi River. The Pelican is also on the Louisiana flag.
State Symbols
The Brown Pelican is the bird symbol of Louisiana. Other major symbols would be the Louisiana Black Bear, Alligator, Crawfish, and the Honey Bee. The State Plant is Louisiana Iris. The state beverage is MILK!!!!
State Motto
The state motto is "Union Justice and Confidence." The motto goes on the flag under the Brown Pelicans nest. The motto means The purpose and ideals, confident that justice shall prevail for all of those abiding there. (No matter what happens justice will always be more powerful over other forces)