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Rock Ptarmigan — printable fact sheet
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Rock Ptarmigan
Lagopus muta
The Rock Ptarmigan is a medium-sized, ground-dwelling bird adapted for life in arctic and alpine environments. It is renowned for its remarkable seasonal plumage changes: white in winter for snow camouflage, and mottled brown and grey in summer to blend with rocks and vegetation…
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- The Rock Ptarmigan is the official bird of Nunavut, Canada, and was featured on the Icelandic one-króna coin.
- Rock Ptarmigans have feathered toes and legs to help them walk on snow and keep warm. Their plumage changes color with the seasons, providing excellent camouflage year-round. Males use distinctive croaking calls and aerial displays to attract mates during the breeding season.
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