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Lagopus lagopus

Willow Ptarmigan

Moorschneehuhn

During the winter, the bird is entirely white but for its black eyes, bill and outer tail. It also retains its red eyebrow. The feet of the bird are heavily feathered and act much like snow shoes. Blackstone Uplands, Dempster Highway, Yukon Canada

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