Rock Ptarmigan

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The Rock Ptarmigan is a resident of mountainous regions. It lives above the tree line and eats insects and berries on the treeless plains.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagopus_muta

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/900211/maps

Scientific name:

Lagopus muta

Presence in western Europe:

None

More information

Size:

Pigeon

Birdtype:

fowl

Main colour:

White,

Dark brown

Beak colour:

Grey

Beak shape:

Chicken

Crown colour:

Dark brown

Breast colour:

Light brown,

Dark brown

Belly colour:

White

Throat colour:

Dark brown

Pattern:

Spotted

Rump colour:

Light brown,

Dark brown

Upperwing colour:

White

Underwing colour:

White

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

White

Leg shape:

Fowl

Tail colour:

Light brown,

Dark brown

Tail shape:

Fan shape

Looks like

Willow Ptarmigan

Read more about Willow Ptarmigan

The Rock Ptarmigan is greyer and has a slender beak.