The official state bird of Alaska is the willow ptarmigan, as designated in 1955. This bird is known for its seasonal plumage changes. It is brown in summer and white in winter for camouflage.
The young chicks do consume insects, including mosquitoes, as part of their diet.
The official state insect of Alaska is the four-spotted skimmer dragonfly, as designated in 1995. This dragonfly was chosen because of its role in controlling mosquito populations in the state.
The mosquito bugs a lot of people in Alaska, and other places too!