1. A small game bird of the grouse family found in northern and mountainous regions, having feathered legs and feet and plumage that turns white in winter.
Usage: Plural: ptarmigans or ptarmigan; Native to Arctic and subarctic regions

Examples

• The ptarmigan's white winter coat provides excellent camouflage in snowy landscapes.
• Hunters in Alaska often pursue ptarmigan during the fall season.
• The ptarmigan changes color with the seasons, turning brown in summer and white in winter.
• We spotted a ptarmigan perched on the rocky mountainside during our hike.
• Ptarmigans are well-adapted to harsh Arctic environments with their thick plumage and feathered feet.