Ptarmigan (Noun)
Meaning
Large Arctic and subarctic grouse with feathered feet and usually white winter plumage.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ptarmigan's unique adaptation of feathered feet helps it to stay warm in the freezing Arctic tundra.
- During the winter months, the ptarmigan's plumage turns white, allowing it to blend in with the snow-covered landscape.
- Ptarmigans are well-known for their ability to change color with the seasons, a process called camouflage molting.
- In the summer, the ptarmigan's brown plumage helps it to blend in with the rocky terrain of the Arctic mountains.
- The ptarmigan's distinctive call can be heard ringing out across the barren Arctic landscape, a sound that is both haunting and beautiful.