Rock Ptarmigan
Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: High-altitude tundra.
Diet: Buds, shoots, berries.
Best time to spot: Plumage molts white in winter.
When to look
Resident in the UK, so it can be found year-round. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
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