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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]
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
Ptarmigan - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts Ptarmigans look somewhat like a cross between a chicken and a pigeon They are relatively small birds, and their plumage, or feathers, varies based on the season Most species are a little over a foot long, and weigh no more than a pound or two
Rock Ptarmigan | Audubon Field Guide Female Rock and Willow Ptarmigan are very hard to tell apart, but Rock is smaller, with smaller bill Male Rock molts later than other ptarmigan; in early summer, may still be mostly white, while females are brown and male Willow has chestnut head and neck
Ptarmigan - Hinterland Whos Who - hww. ca Ptarmigans are hardy members of the grouse family that spend most of their lives on the ground at or above the treeline Three species are present in North America: the Willow Ptarmigan Lagopus lagopus, the White-tailed Ptarmigan Lagopus leucurus, and the Rock Ptarmigan Lagopus mutus
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
What Is a Ptarmigan? The Master of Disguise Explained The ptarmigan is a bird belonging to the grouse family, known for its ability to thrive in cold and unforgiving environments These medium-sized birds inhabit the high altitudes of mountains and the Arctic and Subarctic regions
Rock Ptarmigan Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology Look for Rock Ptarmigan in rocky, dry areas of tundra, typically at least 7–10 miles away from towns They are fairly common and, until the June molt, white males stand out against the tundra from a very long way away The males’ vocalizations also make them an easy bird to find in spring
Rock Ptarmigan - eBird Plump chickenlike bird found in rocky tundra and alpine summits Plumage changes strikingly throughout the year In winter, both sexes are pure white with black outer tail feathers As summer progresses, male develops cold grayish-brown feathers on head, neck, and back; generally quite splotchy looking