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] …

The hardy Rock Ptarmigan nests as far north as there is land in the world. This chunky grouse wears two kinds of camouflage: it’s nearly all-white in the snowy winter and mottled brown in the summer.

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 …

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 …

There are three recognized species of ptarmigan—the Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta), the Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus), and the White‑tailed Ptarmigan (Lagopus leucura). All three share a …

Aug 21, 2025 · 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 …

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 …