White-tailed Ptarmigan
Lagopus leucurus
ORDER: GALLIFORMES
FAMILY: PHASIANIDAE
IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern
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The smallest grouse in North America, the White-tailed Ptarmigan inhabits alpine regions from Alaska to New Mexico. It has numerous adaptations to its severe habitat, including feathered toes, highly cryptic plumage, and an energy-conserving daily regime.