Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) in Scandinavia

The Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta) is a gamebird found across Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. A ground-dwelling bird that feeds on berries, seeds and shoots. It typically occurs in forests and moorland.

In the Nordic countries the Rock Ptarmigan is best described as a resident. Its global conservation status is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. On Fågelkartan you can see where it has been reported over the last 30 days, based on open data from the national species-observation systems.

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More about the Rock Ptarmigan

  • Rock Ptarmigan – song & calls
  • Rock Ptarmigan – breeding

Quick facts

  • Scientific name: Lagopus muta
  • Family: Gamebirds
  • Habitat: Forests and moorland
  • Status in the Nordics: Resident
  • IUCN Red List: Least Concern

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