White-tailed Ptarmigan
Order: |
Galliformes
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Genus: |
Lagopus
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Species: |
leucurus
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Sub-species: |
N/A
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IUCN Red List:  |
Least Concern (LC)
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CITES List: |
No Listing
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ESA Status: |
No Listing
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Recovery Plan: |
No
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PVA: |
Not Located
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Habitat Type: |
Other
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Diet: |
Herbivore
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Migratory: |
Yes
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Ground/Aerial: |
Aerial
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Longevity (years): |
up to 15.00
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Clutch Size: |
2
- 8
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Clutch(es) Per Year: |
1.0000
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Breeding Months: |
May June July August September October
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Age at First Mating (in years): |
up to 2
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Surrogate Species? |
No
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Notes: |
*HABITAT: White-tailed ptarmigan occupy alpine habitats. *LONGEVITY: longevity records for free living birds include one male of 15 years and one female of 12 years. *AGE AT FIRST MATING: All females first breed as yearlings, although both adults(2 years and older) and yearlings breed
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Data submitted by: |
Kate Schowe
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