Willow Ptarmigan in Winter Plumage

Willow Ptarmigan in Winter Plumage

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Willow Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus) on the coast of Hudson Bay, Manitoba - ptarmigans turn white in winter to blend into their snowy habitat

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