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Ptarmigan

David Attenborough presents the ptarmigan.

Tweet of the Day is a series of fascinating stories about our British birds inspired by their calls and songs.

David Attenborough presents the ptarmigan. Few birds are tough enough to brave winter on the highest of Scottish mountains but Ptarmigan are well adapted to extreme conditions. They're the only British bird that turns white in winter and Ptarmigan have feathers that cover their toes, feet and nostrils to minimise heat loss.

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Mon 11 Apr 2022 05:58

Ptarmigan (Lagopus mutus)

Webpage image courtesy of RSPB (rspb-images.com).

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  • Tue 17 Dec 2013 05:58
  • Tue 24 Feb 2015 05:58
  • Tue 9 Aug 2016 05:58
  • Wed 11 Apr 2018 05:58
  • Sun 9 Jan 2022 08:58
  • Mon 11 Apr 2022 05:58

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