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Definition of Ptarmigans

Ptarmigan
Ptarmigan Ptar"mi*gan, n. [Gael. tarmachan; cf. Ir. tarmochan, tarmonach.] (Zo["o]l.) Any grouse of the genus Lagopus, of which numerous species are known. The feet are completely feathered. Most of the species are brown in summer, but turn white, or nearly white, in winter. Note: They chiefly inhabit the northern countries and high mountains of Europe, Asia, and America. The common European species is Lagopus mutus. The Scotch grouse, red grouse, or moor fowl (L. Scoticus), is reddish brown, and does not turn white in winter. The white, or willow, ptarmigan (L. albus) is found in both Europe and America.

Meaning of Ptarmigans from wikipedia

- Lagopus is a genus of birds in the grouse subfamily commonly known as ptarmigans (/ˈtɑːrmɪɡənz/). The genus contains four living species with numerous...
- other sub po****tions. Rock ptarmigan meat is a po****r part of festive meals in Icelandic cuisine. Hunting of rock ptarmigans was banned in Iceland in 2003...
- affecting willow ptarmigan po****tions by altering the shape and size of the shrubs they are able to feed on. Male willow ptarmigans are territorial birds...
- up ptarmigan in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Ptarmigan is the common name of birds of the genus Lagopus Ptarmigan may also refer to: Ptarmigan Peak...
- 1920) L. l. saxatilis (Cowan, 1939) The white-tailed ptarmigan is the smallest of the ptarmigans and the smallest bird in the grouse tribe. It is a stocky...
- skin. Many grouse have feathered nostrils, and some species, such as the ptarmigans, have legs which are entirely covered in feathers; in winter the toes...
- Ptarmigan Lake may refer to: In Alberta: Ptarmigan Lake (Alberta), an alpine lake at the foot of Ptarmigan Peak in Banff National Park Ptarmigan Lake at...
- Ptarmigan P**** may refer to: Ptarmigan P**** (British Columbia) – a mountain p**** in British Columbia, Canada. Ptarmigan P**** (Front Range) – a mountain...
- the Pliocene on the Balkan Peninsula, Bravard's peafowl coexisted with ptarmigans (Lagopus sp.) Peafowl were widespread on the Balkan Peninsula and in Southeastern...
- resident, although some members of the group undertake long migrations, like ptarmigans and Old World quail. Several species in the family have been widely introduced...