ptarmigans in English
noun
1
a northern grouse of mountainous and Arctic regions, with feathered legs and feet and plumage that typically changes to white in winter.
Most game birds are also galliforms, including grouse, partridges, pheasants, quails, ptarmigans , and wild turkeys.
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1. This affects especially ptarmigans, Capercaillie, and ground birds
2. 'As a result, male ptarmigans have far superior running abilities to females and, despite their larger size, are much more efficient, expending less energy and are able to achieve aerial running - where both feet are off the ground at the same time - which females cannot.'