Birds of the CalendarR. J. D. B. companion
USA Limited Edition · November 2030

Willow Ptarmigan

Lagopus lagopus

Official bird of Alaska. Winter white plumage colors simply; summer mottled form is busier.

At a glance

HabitatVaries by state — see field guides for local habitats.
DietSee field guides for diet details.
RangeState bird of Alaska
Coloring poseWinter white plumage colors simply; summer mottled form is busier.

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Mating / display: No separately labeled courtship recording was found on primary sources for this species — use the general calls page.

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How to know it

Fun facts

Alaska

Joined the U.S.: 1959 (1959-01-03)

Alaska joined the Union in 1959. This western state's bird is the Willow Ptarmigan.

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State-bird note

ADFG lists willow ptarmigan among Alaska iconic/state birds; hunt-permitted in season.

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