Birds

Ptarmigan, the Alaska state bird it its summer plumage. The town of Chicken, Alaska was actually named after this bird, however, they couldn't spell it. Chicken was easier and it looked similar. Photo was taken in Denali National Park, Alaska.

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Ptarmigan, the Alaska state bird it its summer plumage. The town of Chicken, Alaska was actually named after this bird, however, they couldn't spell it. Chicken was easier and it looked similar. Photo was taken in Denali National Park, Alaska.

Ptarmigan Alaska Bird State Bird