ptarmigan

Most of the birds that have ent the brief summer on the tundra now disa ear, leaving only the golden eagle, the gyrfalcon, the ptarmigan, and the owy owl to brave the sunle northern winter.

Any of various game birds in the family Tetraonidae (order Galliformes), including the prairie chicken and ptarmigan, or the sandgrouse (order Columbiformes).

The ptarmigan's feathers change color with the seasons.

Hikers often spot ptarmigans in the alpine tundra.

Ptarmigans are well-camouflaged in their snowy habitat.

The ptarmigan is a type of grouse found in cold regions.

Predators such as foxes and eagles prey on ptarmigans.

Ptarmigans are known for their distinctive mating displays.

Inuit hunters rely on ptarmigans for food and feathers.

The ptarmigan's diet consists of plants, berries, and insects.

The ptarmigan population has been declining due to habitat loss.

Ptarmigans are well-adapted to survive in harsh Arctic conditions.