Female Ptarmigan


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Characteristics
Colouring Yellow speckling on brown body, white wings
Voice Low, dry and croaking
Feeds on Shoots, leaves, buds, seeds and berries
Flight Power rising flight with long glides
Nesting Ground
Social Small Flocks
Female Ptarmigan
Female Ptarmigan
Also Known As ..
Rock Ptarmigan
Page Last Updated 4/29/2018 8:08:00 PM
Base Information
Sex Female
Age Both
Status Secure
Order Galliformes
Family Tetraonidae
Species Lagopus mutus
Category Gamebirds
StdName Rock Ptarmigan
Vital Statistics
Length 34 to 36 cms
Weight 400 to 600 gms
Wingspan 54 to 60 cms
Lifespan 1 to 7 years
Beak Length Short
Beak Width Medium
Beak Shape General
Tail Length Short
Distribution YCommon RRare VVery Rare NNot Seen
Region EUNEurope
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Region NANNorth America
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Country USNUnited States
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Bird Id - Bird Identification - Female Ptarmigan (Species=Lagopus mutus / Standard Name=Rock Ptarmigan)