Rock Ptarmigan Taxidermy Mount for Sale SKU 1294

Description of Species

The rock ptarmigan is a medium-sized gamebird in the grouse family. It is known simply as the ptarmigan in the UK and in Canada, where it is the official bird for the territory of Nunavut, Canada, and the official game bird for the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. In Japan, it is known as the raichō, which means "thunder bird". It is the official bird of Gifu, Nagano, and Toyama Prefectures and is a protected species nationwide.Scientific name: Lagopus muta Biological rank: Species Higher classification: Lagopus Class: Bird Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae