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Ptarmigan Collection

The ptarmigan, also known as Lagopus muta or rock ptarmigan, is a fascinating bird that thrives in snowy landscapes around the world

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Ptarmigan Collection: Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) male on snowy ridge on Cairngorm mountain, Cairngorms National Park
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Ptarmigan Collection: Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) adult male, in transitional plumage, standing on rock, Niederhorn
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Ptarmigan Collection: Rock Ptarmigan - in snow
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Ptarmigan Collection: Different colors of ptarmigan according to season, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Unknown
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Ptarmigan Collection: Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) portrait, Inari, Finland, September
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Ptarmigan Collection: Rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) male on snow drift, Taymyr Peninsula, Siberia, Russia
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Ptarmigan Collection: Birds eggs, Dipper, Warbler, Thrush, Spoonbill, Ptarmigan, Falcon, Curlew, Crow
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Ptarmigan Collection: Willow Ptarmigan Calling
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Ptarmigan Collection: Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) in snowy landscape, Utsjoki, Finland, February
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Ptarmigan Collection: Rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in flight, Utsjoki, Finland, April
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Ptarmigan Collection: Birds, hand-colored lithograph, published in 1880
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Ptarmigan Collection: Natural history, Birds, Ptarmigan
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Ptarmigan Collection: Male Rock ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) vocalising whilst in flight, showing winter plumage
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Ptarmigan Collection: Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) in winter plumage, resting in snow, Svalbard, Norway. April
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Ptarmigan Collection: Hikers relaxing at Goat Lake on Ptarmigan Ridge. Mount Baker Wilderness North Cascades
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Ptarmigan Collection: Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus) winter plumage, in flight, Utsjoki, Finland. February
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Ptarmigan Collection: DDE-90028312
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Ptarmigan Collection: DDE-90028211
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Ptarmigan Collection: DDE-90028209
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Ptarmigan Collection: DDE-90028210
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Ptarmigan Collection: The Haunt of the Ptarmigan (engraving)
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Ptarmigan Collection: Rock Ptarmigan (colour litho)
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Ptarmigan Collection: Willow ptarmigan, Arctic Tundra
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Ptarmigan Collection: Ptarmigan Ridge
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Ptarmigan Collection: Head of a Roebuck and Two Ptarmigan, c. 1830. Creator: Edwin Henry Landseer
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Ptarmigan Collection: Shooting Ptarmigan (engraving)
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Ptarmigan Collection: Magnum Opus: Capercailzie, pub. 1933 (colour litho)
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Ptarmigan Collection: Ptarmigan
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Ptarmigan Collection: Arctic fauna (colour litho)
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Ptarmigan Collection: Ptarmigan, from British Birds published by Longmans, 1932 (colour litho)
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Ptarmigan Collection: Ptarmigan in the Snow, 1898 (pencil and watercolour)
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Ptarmigan Collection: Ptarmigan, pub. by Book Club Associates, 1972 (colour litho)
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Ptarmigan Collection: Sporting Subjects, the Home of the Ptarmigan (litho)
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Ptarmigan Collection: The Ptarmigan (chromolitho)
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Ptarmigan Collection: Ptarmigan
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Ptarmigan Collection: Ptarmigan (colour litho)
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Ptarmigan Collection: Eggs
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Ptarmigan Collection: Game Birds (colour litho)
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Ptarmigan Collection: Out of the nest
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Ptarmigan Collection: de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Turbo-Beaver C-FRDA
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Ptarmigan Collection: Rock Ptarmigan, from the Game Birds series (N40) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
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Ptarmigan Collection: American Ptarmigan, from the Game Birds series (N40) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes
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Ptarmigan Collection: Norway, Svalbard, Longyearbyen
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Ptarmigan Collection: Rock Ptarmigan, Arctic tundra
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Ptarmigan Collection: Picture No. 12478784
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Ptarmigan Collection: Picture No. 12478783
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Ptarmigan Collection: Ptarmigan
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Ptarmigan Collection: Natural history, Birds, Ptarmigan, Lagopus


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The ptarmigan, also known as Lagopus muta or rock ptarmigan, is a fascinating bird that thrives in snowy landscapes around the world. From the Cairngorm mountain in Scotland's Cairngorms National Park to the Swiss Alps and even the remote Taymyr Peninsula in Siberia, these birds have adapted to survive in some of the harshest environments on Earth. In their transitional plumage, adult male rock they can be seen standing proudly on rocky outcrops like those found on Niederhorn in Switzerland. Their white feathers blend seamlessly with the snow-covered surroundings, providing them with excellent camouflage against potential predators. During winter months, these resilient creatures transform into a stunning sight as they rest peacefully amidst blankets of snow. In Svalbard, Norway during April or Utsjoki, Finland in February, you might spot a ptarmigan covered entirely by its winter plumage - a true testament to nature's ability to adapt and protect. But it's not just their appearance that makes them unique; their vocalizations are equally captivating. Male rock they can be heard calling out while soaring through the air during flight displays. This mesmerizing spectacle showcases both their beauty and strength, and are not only admired for their physical attributes but also for their place within natural history. Hand-colored lithographs from 1880 depict these magnificent birds alongside other avian species such as dippers, warblers, falcons, and curlews - showcasing the diversity of our feathered friends. Whether perched upon snowy ridges or nestled among rocks and drifts of snow across various continents like Finland or Russia's Siberia region - one thing is certain: they are truly remarkable creatures worth cherishing and protecting for generations to come.