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White-tailed Ptarmigan

Lagopus leucura

Photo by AndrewPrimo
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Field Notes

Description:

White-tailed ptarmigan in its fall plumage. It's the smallest of the ptarmigans and the only alpine bird that doesn't migrate in winter. It's coloring also camouflages it perfectly with the surrounding rocks.

Habitat:

James Peak, Colorado Front Range, ~13,000 ft. altitude, rocky alpine tundra

Reference Links:

EOL: Lagopus leucura, White-tailed Ptarmigan

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EmilyMarino
Great shots! Please consider adding to the "Rocky Mountain Wildlife Watch" Mission! http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8465...

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