The change in the rock ptarmigan's feathers to white in winter is an example of adaptation. This coloration helps the bird blend into its snowy environment, providing camouflage from predators. It is not hibernation, migration, or classification, but rather a physical trait that enhances survival in a specific seasonal context.
a ptarmigan is genetic because it has feather on feet tell why because genetic means the study how a organism pass down as trait.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Lagopus lagopus.
In the USA, there are three species: Rock Ptarmigan, Willow Ptarmigan, and White-tailed Ptarmigan.
Yes. The ptarmigan is of the grouse family.
The state bird of Alaska is the Willow Ptarmigan.[in "ptarmigan," the "p" is silent]alaska's state bird is the Willow Ptarmigan
(Tar M-i gun) Ptarmigan
The arctic ptarmigan blend in with the snow
Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness was created in 1993.
The silent letter in the word ptarmigan is 'p'.
The rock ptarmigan is not an endangered species. Listed as "Least Concern".
Willow Ptarmigan (Red Grouse): BirdForget me not: Plant
there are many types of ptarmigans the willow ptarmigan is just one species of it