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Rock Ptarmigan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Rock Ptarmigan , Lagopus muta Lagopus , is derived from Ancient Greek lagos (λαγως), meaning "hare", + pous (πους), "foot", in reference to the bird's feathered legs ( see also Snowsh...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_Ptarmigan
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Learn how to identify Rock Ptarmigan, its life history, cool facts, sounds and calls, and watch videos. A true bird of the tundra, the Rock Ptarmigan changes its coloring between seasons to blend in with its surroundings. ... Rock Ptarmigan Range Map...
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www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rock_Ptarmigan/id
www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Rock_Ptarmigan/id
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The rock ptarmigan is a chicken-like bird about 11-16 inches in length. It has a square tail and a small black bill. It has feathered legs and toes that help it walk in the snow and help keep it warm. In summer males have a whitish belly and wings and are speckled brown and gray on their backs. ... The female raises the chicks,
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www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/rockptarmigan.htm
www.nhptv.org/NATUREWORKS/rockptarmigan.htm
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The Rock Ptarmigan can be told from all plumages of the White-tailed Ptarmigan by its black, not white, tail. Male Willow Ptarmigans in alternate plumage have a redder plumage while male Rock Ptarmigans in basic plumage have distinctive black eyelines.
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www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/Infocenter/i3020id.html
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The rock ptarmigan is circumpolar and can be found in many areas north of the Arctic Circle, including countries such as Russia, Sweden, Canada, Iceland and Greenland. In some instances they may be found further south in places like Japan.
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www.tundraanimals.net/tundraanimals/rockptarmigan.html
www.tundraanimals.net/tundraanimals/rockptarmigan.html
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The adult rock ptarmigan is a medium sized, stocky, round-winged Arctic bird that stands about 15 inches tall and looks like a small grouse or pheasant. The female Rock Ptarmigan is slightly smaller than males. ... Rock Ptarmigan Lagopus mutus...
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www.suite101.com/article.cfm/arctic_wildlife/98250
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Another highlight from the Mealy Mountains trip was getting a chance to photograph the elusive Rock Ptarmigan. ... Rock Ptarmigan by Doug Macaulay.
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www.flickr.com/photos/douglasmacaulay/4063398298/
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; These birds are really neat. They live in tundra climents, and are only found in Alaska and Canada. I've come across these birds a few times. The first time was on Mt. Wilcox in the icefields, the second on Mt. Fairview in Lake Louise, and the third on Little Hector also in the icefields, where I saw ... Rock Climbing...
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www.dave-stephens.com/mtns/wildlife/rockptarmigan.htm
www.dave-stephens.com/mtns/wildlife/rockptarmigan.htm
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