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Lagopus lagopus
This is the State bird of Alaska. I spotted them constantly throughout the Arctic year round although in the summer their plumage is brown for camouflage against the tundra. I will post some more pics with summer plumage and fall, "turning", plumage.
Spotted on Mar 21, 2009
Submitted on Nov 22, 2012
8 Comments
Love this one too, All tucked up in his winter coat!
Sorprendente::
Just can not decide if it is more beautiful in Winter or Autumn plumage.
One gorgeous bird!!
I loved the 2nd photo!
By the way, U should put it on the mission: Mimetic Animals of the World!
Wow, outrageous, in the best way of course!
Beautiful, they look adorable, like made out of soft snow.
amazing bird!! Great shots
Beautiful series :)