Ptarmigan  (Lagopus mutus)

Learn about the scientific name of this species and how it fits into the tree of life at Nature Navigator.

Threats

Although this species is not threatened at present, ski lifts have caused local declines in numbers, as a result of predation on the eggs by crows attracted by rubbish generated by visitors, and by adult birds flying into ski-lift wires (4).

Conservation

Conservation action has not been targeted at this common species.

View information on this species at the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
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