It has also been a leading candidate in other states, including Washington. The bobwhite has also been a leading candidate for state bird in several other states. The pheasant hails from China.
Chickens descend from junglefowl, which are native to South Asia.
Bird Nicknames Louisiana is nicknamed the Pelican State , Delaware the Blue Hen State . Bird Hero Utah's official bird, the California gull, was chosen for a specific event. In the summer of 1848, flocks of gulls saved Mormon settlers' crops from complete destruction by Mormon crickets. The California gull may also be the only state bird honored by a monument. War Hawks Delaware's Blue Hen chicken became famous during the Revolutionary War.