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Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse

Lagopus lagopus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium, France, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Aves (นก)

Order

Galliformes (อันดับไก่)

Species

Lagopus lagopus (Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カラフトライチョウ

Chinese 柳雷鸟

Spanish Lagópodo común

French Lagopède des saules

German Moorschneehuhn

Portuguese lagopo-ruivo

Russian Белая куропатка

Similar Species in Lagopus

White-tailed Ptarmigan

Lagopus leucura

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse?

The scientific name of Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse is Lagopus lagopus. It belongs to the genus Lagopus.

What is the conservation status of Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse?

Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse live?

Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, France, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse belong to?

Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus) belongs to the genus Lagopus, which is part of the taxonomic family Phasianidae.

What kingdom does Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse belong to?

Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse (Lagopus lagopus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse?

The closest relatives of Willow Ptarmigan / Red Grouse in the genus Lagopus include Rock Ptarmigan, White-tailed Ptarmigan.