Willow Ptarmigan

Lagopus lagopus

Order

GALLIFORMES

Family

Turkeys and Grouse (Phasianidae)

Code 4

WIPT

Code 6

LAGLAG

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Curved (up or down)
Eye Color: Dark brown to black.
Head Pattern: Plain, Unique pattern
Crown Color: White
Forehead Color: White
Nape Color: White
Throat Color: White
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 38-43 cm (15-17 in)
Weight: 589 g (20.8 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: White
Underparts: White
Upperparts: White
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Solid
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Swift short flight on rapidly beating wings.
Wingspan Range: 51-57 cm (20-22.5 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Rounded Tail
Tail Pattern: Barred
Upper Tail: Black
Under Tail: Black
Leg Color: White feathered.

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