ptarmigan
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This member of the grouse family inhabits the high mountains, remote forests, and tundra of northern latitudes around the world. It relies mainly on camouflage for defence and, in winter, turns from a speckled greyish brown to pure white with dark tail feathers. It feeds mainly on fruit, seeds, and buds.
Hardy, northern ground-dwelling bird of genus Lagopus, family Phasianidae (which also includes grouse), with feathered legs and feet.
The willow ptarmigan L. lagopus, found in bushes and heather in northern parts of North America, Europe, and Asia, grows to 38 cm/15 in and turns white in the winter.
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