Ptarmigan  (Lagopus mutus)

Facts

Also known as: Rock ptarmigan
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGalliformes
FamilyTetraonidae
GenusLagopus (1)
SizeWingspan: 54-60 cm (2)
Length: 31 - 35 cm (3)
Weight400-600 g (2)
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Status

Included in the Birds of Conservation Concern Green List (low conservation concern) (2).

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