text: “Raven should be Alaska's state bird.” Thank you Mr. Schandelmeier! Yup, I’ve said the same thing for years & I’m glad to see it published.   Raven, “the brains of the bird world” are probably more likely to trick you out of some food before you could trick Raven.  Check these guys out, folks. : )  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPB2TikKfPA