Ptarmigan
| Description: |
Rock Ptarmigans are denizens of the arctic tundra that depend on camouflage to survive. During the winter months the plumage of these birds is white with only the tail feathers remaining dark. These birds feed on a variety of leaves, buds seeds and fruits. |
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| Source: |
http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/2095 |
| Collection: |
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis |
| Rights: | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/; |
| Copyright: |
Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0); |
| Subjects: |
Birds Ptarmigans Grouse Tundra animals |
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