About the Willow Ptarmigan
The willow ptarmigan is a bird in the grouse tribe Tetraonini of the pheasant family Phasianidae. It is also known as the willow grouse. The willow ptarmigan breeds in birch and other forests and moorlands in northern Europe, the tundra of Scandinavia, Siberia, Alaska and Canada, in particular in the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec. It is the state bird of Alaska.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Lagopus lagopus |
| Species Codes | wilpta, WIPT, WPGR, WIGR, RGGR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Willow Ptarmigan belong to?
The Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Willow Ptarmigan?
The willow ptarmigan is a bird in the grouse tribe Tetraonini of the pheasant family Phasianidae. It is also known as the willow grouse. The willow ptarmigan breeds in birch and other forests and moorlands in northern Europe, the tundra of Scandinavia, Siberia, Alaska and Canada, in particular in th...
Where can I report a Willow Ptarmigan sighting?
You can log sightings of Willow Ptarmigan on eBird (ebird.org) using species code wilpta, or on iNaturalist.
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