North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Willow Ptarmigan
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: WIPT (2)
Lagopède des saules
Lagopus lagopus
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat & Pictures of North American Ptarmigans
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15" 38.1cm | 24" 60.0cm | 1.2 lbs. 0.54kg | Phasianidae | Lagopus lagopus |
- Summer
- Year Around
- Winter
The Willow Ptarmigan is a northern game bird seen in North America. It is most likely to be seen in the lower elevations rather than the other ptarmigan species. One can expect to see these birds in the alders along creek beds. The ptarmigan has the ability to change its brown plumage which it acquires for the spring and summer seasons, to a white plumage during the winter months.
References to Other Bird Sites:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.