Ptarmigan Collection (page 3)

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Ptarmigan - Cairngorm - Scotland - UK Date:

Willow ptarmigan, Lagopus lagopus, in winter plumage.. Handcolored copperplate drawn and engraved by George Graves from his own British Ornithology, Walworth, 1821

Young Alpine Ptarmigans on guard while others in a flock feed. (Lagopus mutus). A typical species in tundra near Dikson, Russian Arctic. Summer, August

Young Alpine Ptarmigan on guard while others in a flock feed (Lagopus mutus). tundra near Dikson, Russian Arctic. Summer, August

USA, Alaska, Willow Ptarmigan, Denali National Park

Ptarmigan bird engraving 1802
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Ptarmigan bird engraving 1900
The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of the British Islands By Dixon, Charles - London, Chapman and Hall, 1900

Ptarmigan, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada
A curious ptarmigan, as seen during Larch Valley hike near Moraine Lake, in Banff National Park, Alberta province of Canada

The Ptarmigan, illustration from A History of British Birds by William Yarrell
XJF476260 The Ptarmigan, illustration from A History of British Birds by William Yarrell, first published 1843 (woodcut) by Yarrell

Willow Ptarmigan (male)

Rock Ptarmigan, Seward Peninsula, Alaska

Rock Ptarmigan

Rock Ptarmigan -Lagopus muta-, Skaftafells National Park, East Iceland, Iceland, Europe

Ptarmigans -Lagopus lagopus-, Krafla, Northeastern Region, Iceland

Ptarmigan resting in a tree, Northern Iceland

AUDUBON: PTARMIGAN. Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta), left, and White-tailed Ptarmigan (Lagopus leucura). Engraving after John James Audubon for his Birds of America, 1827-38

White-tailed Ptarmigan, Lagopus leucurus, adult female in summer plumage on alpine tundra
White-tailed Ptarmigan, Lagopus leucura, adult female in summer plumage on alpine tundra, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, USA

rock ptarmigan, Lagopus mutus, in fall colors, central Arctic coastal plain, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

NA, USA, Alaska, Denali NP, Rock ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus)

USA, Alaska, Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) in winter coloration camouflaged in snow north of Brooks Range

Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) adult male, transitional plumage, standing on gravel, Northern Iceland, June

White-tailed ptarmigan (Lagopus leucurus) chick, San Juan National Forest, Colorado, United States of America, North America

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Red Fox carrying arctic ground squirrel and ptarmigan back to pups at den. (Vulpes vulpes) Date:

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Svalbard Rock Ptarmigan - female walking across stoney area of tundra (Lagopus muta hyperborea) Date:

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Willow Ptarmigan / Willow Grouse (Lagopus lagopus) Date:

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White tailed Ptarmigan - female in subalpine flower meadow (Lagopus leucurus) Date:

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White tailed Ptarmigan - female crossing trail (Lagopus leucurus) Date:

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Willow Ptarmigan in winter plumage standing in tundra (Lagopus lagopus) Date:

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Willow Ptarmigan in fall plumage standing in tundra (Lagopus lagopus) Date:

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White-tailed Ptarmigan - breeding male foraging above tree line in Rocky Mountain National Park -Distribution: alpine regions from Alaska to New Mexico - July Colorado, USA. Date:

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White-tailed Ptarmigan - breeding male foraging above tree line in Rocky Mountain National Park -Distribution: alpine regions from Alaska to New Mexico - July Colorado, USA. Date:

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White-tailed Ptarmigan - breeding male foraging above tree line in Rocky Mountain National Park -Distribution: alpine regions from Alaska to New Mexico - July Colorado, USA. Date:

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Willow Grouse / Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) Date:

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Willow Grouse / Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) Date:

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Willow Grouse / Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) Date:

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Willow Grouse / Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) Date:

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Willow Grouse / Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) Date:

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Willow Grouse / Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) Date:

Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) juvenile, sitting on rock, Cairngorms N. P. Highlands, Scotland, July
Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) juvenile, sitting on rock, Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, July

Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) adult male, breeding plumage, standing in rain shower, Central Iceland, June

Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) adult female, sitting on nest, on montane ridge with boulder field and Crowberry (Empetrum nigrum), Cairngorms N.P. Highlands, Scotland, May

Willow Grouse (Lagopus lagopus) adult female, moulting to breeding plumage, camouflaged on snow, Northern Norway, May

Rock Ptarmigan - male moulting into summer plumage - Cairngorm, Scotland, UK
DAC-762 Rock Ptarmigan - male moulting into summer plumage Cairngorm, Scotland, UK Lagopus muta David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Rock Ptarmigan - male in snow - Cairngorm, Scotland, UK
DAC-764 Rock Ptarmigan - male in snow Cairngorm, Scotland, UK Lagopus muta David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Rock Ptarmigan - male in snow - Cairngorm, Scotland, UK
DAC-763 Rock Ptarmigan - male in snow Cairngorm, Scotland, UK Lagopus muta David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Lagopus muta, rock ptarmigan

Lagopus muta, rock ptarmigan, Lagopus leucura, white-tailed
Plate 418 from John James Audubons Birds of America, original double elephant folio (1835-38), hand-coloured aquatint. Engraved, printed and coloured by R. Havell (& Son), London

Willow Ptarmigan, Lagopus lagopus, male, Gednjehogda, Norway

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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.