Ptarmigan  (Lagopus mutus)

Facts

Also known as:Rock ptarmigan
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Galliformes
Family Tetraonidae
Genus Lagopus (1)
Size Wingspan: 54-60 cm (3)
Length: 31 - 35 cm (2)
Weight 400-600 g (3)
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Status

Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Green List (low conservation concern) (3).