It was adopted in 1955.
In 1955.
The state bird of Alaska is the Willow Ptarmigan.[in "ptarmigan," the "p" is silent]alaska's state bird is the Willow Ptarmigan
The Alaska state bird is the Willow Ptarmigan which was selected in 1955 by the Alaska Territorial Legislature.
Alaska's state flower is the alpine forget-me-not.
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 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 and not the Hawaiian Goose is the Official State bird.
The willow ptmarmigan received its status in 1955 while Alaska was still a Territory.
Willow PtarmiganThe official state bird of Alaska is the Willow Ptarmigan, adopted in 1955. and it is soooooo AWESOMEThe state bird of Alaska is the Willow Ptarmigan.
Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus alascensis)
Alaska is a US State and it does not have National Symbols. It has the Moose, the Bowhead whale, the Willow Ptarmigan, the King Salmon, Gold, Jade, etc.
Click on the two links below to see what the Willow Ptarmigan looks like.