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The Alaska state bird is the Willow Ptarmigan which was selected in 1955 by the Alaska Territorial Legislature.
Alaska's state nickname: The Lone FrontierAlaska's State Flower: Forget-Me-NotAlaska's State Bird: Willow PtarmiganAlaska's State Tree: Sitka SpruceOther Alaska Information: Alaska was founded on January 3rd. It was ther 49th state to join the United States. Alaska's flag has a blue background, a few small stars, and a big star. The big, yellow star is the North Star
It was chosen because it flew into Alaska and they thought they should make it their state bird because it was so pritty
The Willow Ptarmigan and not the Hawaiian Goose is the Official State bird.
The Willow Ptarmigan is the state bird of Alaska because it is native to the state and represents the wild and rugged nature of Alaska's environment. Its ability to survive in harsh conditions and its seasonal color change from brown in summer to white in winter are also symbolic of Alaska's extremes.
The willow ptarmigan is the official state tree in Alaska. Sitka spruce is the official state tree in Alaska. Alaska's state flower is the alpine forget-me-not.
The state bird of Alaska is the Willow Ptarmigan.[in "ptarmigan," the "p" is silent]alaska's state bird is the Willow Ptarmigan
In 1955.
They are vegitarians except as hatchlings.
This is the state animal because it has a big population in Alaska.
The state of Alaska spans 656,425 square miles. It is the largest state in the US.
The willow ptmarmigan received its status in 1955 while Alaska was still a Territory.