Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Rock Ptarmigan

Rock Ptarmigan
Diet: Birch, buds, seeds, leaves, flowers, insects, berries
Appearance: Grey, white, or black feathers
Weight: 15-20 ounces
Length: 13-14 inches
Habitat: Tundra of Canada, Greenland, Eurasia, Asia
Enemies: Hawks, foxes, owls
Life Span: 4 or more years

The Rock Ptarmigan is also known as the Partridge or Snow Chicken. These birds camouflage from predators, changing their feathers season by season.

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