🌿Native Nature

Rock Ptarmigan

Lagopus muta

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Galliformes ›Family: Phasianidae ›Genus: Lagopus

About

The rock ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) 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, and colloquially as the snow chicken in the United States. In Japan, it is known as the raichō (雷鳥), which means "thunder bird". It is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rock Ptarmigan?
The scientific name of Rock Ptarmigan is Lagopus muta.
What kingdom does Rock Ptarmigan belong to?
Rock Ptarmigan belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Rock Ptarmigan belong to?
Rock Ptarmigan belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Rock Ptarmigan belong to?
Rock Ptarmigan belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Rock Ptarmigan belong to?
Rock Ptarmigan belongs to the order Galliformes.
What family does Rock Ptarmigan belong to?
Rock Ptarmigan belongs to the family Phasianidae.
What genus does Rock Ptarmigan belong to?
Rock Ptarmigan belongs to the genus Lagopus.