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Which type of ptarmigan is this?


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#1 Parus

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Posted 25 May 2012 - 08:39 PM

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Posted 25 May 2012 - 08:41 PM

It's a Willow Ptarmigan.
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#3 TheBillyPilgrim

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Posted 25 May 2012 - 08:42 PM

You've got a male Willow Ptarmigan in courtship plumage. What part of AK are you from?
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#4 Parus

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Posted 25 May 2012 - 08:46 PM

Thanks, you two :) I live near Denali.

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Posted 25 May 2012 - 08:53 PM

Cool, I lived in King Salmon for a summer and I really miss it!
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#6 Parus

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Posted 29 May 2012 - 11:31 AM

Well, move back, then :D




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