Willow Ptarmigan
Willow Ptarmigan (<em>Lagopus lagopus</em>) is a species of Pheasants &amp; Allies (<em>Phasianidae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).
Overview
Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) is a species of Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse). A grouse that turns pure white in winter and mottled brown in summer; feathered feet act like snowshoes; lives in tundra and willow thickets; a classic example of seasonal camouflage; males have red eye combs.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Lagopus; binomial: Lagopus lagopus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 35-43cm. Average lifespan: 5-8 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
