Connecticut's official state bird is the American Robin—a charming little black-and-orange songbird. But ask any UConn Huskies fan, and they'll tell you the real "bird" ruling the state is Sue Bird, the legendary women's basketball point guard and Basketball Hall of Famer. Now, state lawmakers are making it official—at least for one month a year.

In the early hours Wednesday, an amendment tucked into a sprawling 111-page bill (SB477) proposed making Sue Bird a co-official state bird alongside the robin—but only during March. The idea? To celebrate the Huskies' dominance and the excitement of the NCAA Tournament. The bill reads: "The American robin, Turdus migratorius, shall be the state bird, provided in the month of March of each year, the American robin and Suzanne Brigit Bird, also known as Sue Bird, shall be the state birds."

House Speaker Matt Ritter called it a "great honor" and a reflection of Connecticut's deep love for its university and basketball teams. "It speaks well to our love affair with our university and our basketball team and the month of March, and what it means to the state," he told reporters Wednesday. "I think it's a nice gesture."

The bill, which also covers the state budget and other issues, was expected to pass the state House on Wednesday before heading to Governor Lamont's desk for a signature. For UConn fans—and anyone who loves a good March Madness story—it's a fitting tribute to a player who helped define the sport. And for those who prefer their birds on a jersey rather than a branch? This one's for you.