ptarmigan
/ˈtɑːrmɪɡən/
noun
- A bird of the grouse family that lives in cold, northern regions. Its feathers turn white in winter to blend in with the snow.
- We spotted a ptarmigan hopping across the snowy tundra.
- Hikers in Alaska sometimes see a ptarmigan darting among the rocks.
- The ptarmigan's white winter plumage helps it hide from predators.