Willow Ptarmigan

Lagopus lagopus

Least Concern

The Willow Ptarmigan is a ground-dwelling gamebird of North American forests, prairies, tundra, and mountains. It walks, scratches, and dust-bathes through cover for seeds, shoots, berries, insects, and other small food. Many rely on camouflage, short explosive flight, and seasonal displays by males.

Family

Phasianidae

Group

Grouse, Quail, and Allies

Range

Willow Ptarmigan Range — Resident or seasonal range in North American forests, prairies, tundra, and mountains

Population

≈ Unknown

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