The California Gull is the state bird of Utah because, in 1855, the bird helped save the state’s crops. A devastating horde of Rocky Mountain crickets invaded, ravaging the crops of Utah. These gulls consumed the crickets and helped get rid of the pests.

The California Gull (Larus californicus) is the official state bird of Utah. It is a medium-sized gull native to North America. It has a white head and body, with greyish-brown wings and back. This seagull’s legs and bill are yellow.

The state bird of Utah is the California gull, whose scientific name is Larus californicus. It is a migratory gull of average size, up to 21 inches (54 cm) long with a wingspan of 51 inches (130 cm).

The California gull, (Larus californicus,) became Utah official state bird on February 14, 1955, when House Bill 51 was signed into law by Gov. J Bracken Lee (Utah Code 63-13-9). The bill was introduced by Richard C. Howe a member of the House of Representatives.