rock ptarmigan

Significant birds include the rock ptarmigan and the golden eagle.

The Siberian dwarf pine belt is a key habitat of the rock ptarmigan.

Rock Ptarmigan is the only bird to overwinter.

The furry-legged Rock Ptarmigan is a widespread bird in this region.

Game meat includes mountain hare, rock ptarmigan, willow grouse and moose.

It contains close to 105 species of birds, including the rock ptarmigan and the golden and bald eagle.

Rock Ptarmigan meat is a popular part of festive meals in Icelandic cuisine.

A lot of alpine plants and Rock Ptarmigan are seen in the upper alpine region.

Rock Ptarmigan and Spotted Nutcracker also live in the alpine zone.

He came upon a valley where rock ptarmigan rose on whirring wings from the ledges and muskegs.

It is a custom to eat hamborgarhryggur (smoked pork loin) or rock ptarmigan.

Siberian Dwarf Pine can be see in the place and Rock Ptarmigan lives.

The Rock Ptarmigan feeds primarily on birch and willow buds and catkins when available.

Hunting has been allowed again since 2005, but is restricted to selected days, which are revised yearly and all trade of Rock Ptarmigan is illegal.

The elimination of the foxes on the island also made it possible for conservationists to reintroduce the Evermann's rock ptarmigan.

The Rock Ptarmigan is seasonally camouflaged; its feathers moult from white in winter to brown in spring or summer.

Apart from the comb, the male Rock Ptarmigan has no ornaments or displays that are typical for grouses in temperate regions.

Examples are the Rock Ptarmigan, arctic fox, weasel, white-tailed jackrabbit, and mountain hare.

The birds of those areas include rough-legged buzzard, Snowy Owl and Rock Ptarmigan.

While crossing them he chased a rock ptarmigan until he got sick and died, leaving Magnus King of Norway.

Of the third pair, rock ptarmigan Lagopus mutus and willow ptarmigan L.

Rock ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus)

The finely-barred greyish coloration makes it easy to distinguish this species from the much browner willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan.

Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta, bird of Nunavut)

In addition to the Alpine Accentor and martins, the Rock Ptarmigan (one of Japan's natural monuments) also makes its home on the mountain.