0 a bird that is a type of grouse, found in mountains and in northern regions. Its feathers typically turn white in winter. --
These white salt cellars are made from reindeer antler in the shape of a ptarmigan.
The outer point is about 25 meters high, and serves as a breeding place for guillemot, kittiwakes and ptarmigan.
Significant birds include the rock ptarmigan and the golden eagle.
This plant is an important food source for many types of animals, such as moose and ptarmigan.
Hunting has been allowed again since 2005, but is restricted to selected days, which are revised yearly and all trade of rock ptarmigan is illegal.
Due to the prevalence of ptarmigan in the area that name was suggested as the official name for the new community.
Many of the birds such as ptarmigan, migrate south for the winter.
Certain birds such as the eider duck, guillemot and ptarmigan are hunted for food in the winter.
