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Ptarmigan | Arctic, Ground-Dwelling, Game Bird | Britannica Ptarmigan, any of three or four species of partridgelike grouse of cold regions, belonging to the genus Lagopus of the grouse family, Tetraonidae They undergo seasonal changes of plumage, from white against winter snowfields to gray or brown, with barring, in spring and summer against tundra
Rock ptarmigan - Wikipedia The rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) is a medium-sized game bird in the grouse family It is known simply as the ptarmigan in Europe It is the official bird for the Canadian territory of Nunavut, [4] where it is known as the aqiggiq (ᐊᕿᒡᒋᖅ), and the official game bird for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador [5]
Rock Ptarmigan Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Basic Description The hardy Rock Ptarmigan nests as far north as there is land in the world This chunky grouse wears two kinds of camouflage: it’s nearly all-white in the snowy winter and mottled brown in the summer
Ptarmigan - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts What is a Ptarmigan? The name ptarmigan comes from the Old Norse word þormákan, meaning “grouse ” There are three recognized species of ptarmigan—the Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta), the Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus), and the White‑tailed Ptarmigan (Lagopus leucura)
Rock Ptarmigan: Arctic Bird Guide Identification Tips - AvianBliss You’ll recognize a rock ptarmigan by its chunky grouse build and feathered feet that work like natural snowshoes in the Arctic tundra This master of disguise changes from pure white winter plumage to mottled brown and gray for summer, blending seamlessly with rocks and vegetation
Rock Ptarmigan Bird Facts (Lagopus muta) | Birdfact Rock Ptarmigans inhabit arctic and alpine tundra across North America, Europe, and Asia They prefer rocky, sparsely vegetated areas with low-growing plants These birds are found in Alaska, northern Canada, Greenland, and mountainous regions of Scotland and Scandinavia
Rock ptarmigan - Wikiwand The rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) is a medium-sized game bird in the grouse family It is known simply as the ptarmigan in Europe It is the official bird for the Canadian territory of Nunavut, [4] where it is known as the aqiggiq (ᐊᕿᒡᒋᖅ), and the official game bird for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador [5]
Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) Information | Earth Life The Rock Ptarmigan, Lagopus muta, is also known as Snow Chicken or Partridge in North America, where it is the official bird for the territory of Nunavut, Canada, and the official game bird for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) identification - Birda In Europe, it is simply known as the ptarmigan This bird is adept at seasonal camouflage, changing its plumage from white in winter to brown in spring or summer The male, during breeding season, sports greyish upper parts with white wings and underparts
Rock Ptarmigan - Alaska Department of Fish and Game Ptarmigan turn white in winter and brown in summer Larger than white-tailed ptarmigan and smaller than willow ptarmigan, rock ptarmigan develop their winter plumage early in October in central and northern Alaska, and are still predominantly white until early to mid-June