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Definition of Ptarmigans

Ptarmigan
Ptarmigan Ptar"mi*gan, n. [Gael. tarmachan; cf. Ir. tarmochan, tarmonach.] (Zo["o]l.) Any grouse of the genus Lagopus, of which numerous species are known. The feet are completely feathered. Most of the species are brown in summer, but turn white, or nearly white, in winter. Note: They chiefly inhabit the northern countries and high mountains of Europe, Asia, and America. The common European species is Lagopus mutus. The Scotch grouse, red grouse, or moor fowl (L. Scoticus), is reddish brown, and does not turn white in winter. The white, or willow, ptarmigan (L. albus) is found in both Europe and America.

Meaning of Ptarmigans from wikipedia

- other sub po****tions. Rock ptarmigan meat is a po****r part of festive meals in Icelandic cuisine. Hunting of rock ptarmigans was banned in Iceland in 2003...
- Lagopus is a small genus of birds in the grouse subfamily commonly known as ptarmigans (/ˈtɑːrmɪɡənz/). The genus contains three living species with numerous...
- affecting Willow Ptarmigan po****tions by altering the shape and size of the shrubs they are able to feed on. Male willow ptarmigans are territorial birds...
- 1920) L. l. saxatilis (Cowan, 1939) The white-tailed ptarmigan is the smallest of the ptarmigans and the smallest bird in the grouse family. It is a stocky...
- Ptarmigan P**** may refer to: Ptarmigan P**** (British Columbia) – a mountain p**** in British Columbia, Canada. Ptarmigan P**** (Front Range) – a mountain...
- up ptarmigan in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Ptarmigan is the common name of birds of the genus Lagopus Ptarmigan may also refer to: Ptarmigan Peak...
- Ptarmigan Lake may refer to: In Alberta: Ptarmigan Lake (Alberta), an alpine lake at the foot of Ptarmigan Peak in Banff National Park Ptarmigan Lake at...
- Ptarmigan Falls is a waterfall located in Glacier National Park, Montana, US. Ptarmigan Falls has a series of cascades and at least one drop of over 30...
- The Ptarmigan Tunnel was built in 1930 through the Ptarmigan Wall at an elevation of 7,200 feet (2,200 m) in Glacier National Park, near Many Glacier,...
- Ptarmigan Peak may refer to: Ptarmigan Peak (Alaska) Ptarmigan Peak (Alberta) Ptarmigan Peak (Baranof Island), Alaska Ptarmigan Peak (Colorado) Ptarmigan...