lagopus

• Научное название рода птиц, широко известных как куропатки (ptarmigans), которые являются наземными птицами из семейства тетеревиных, известными своим оперением, меняющим цвет в зависимости от сезона.

A scientific genus name for birds commonly known as ptarmigans, which are ground-dwelling birds in the grouse family known for their plumage that changes color with the seasons.

uncountable · proper noun

1. C1formal

   A genus of birds in the grouse family, commonly known as ptarmigans, which are adapted to cold climates with feathered feet and seasonal camouflage.

   Белая куропатка

   • The Lagopus genus includes species like the willow ptarmigan and rock ptarmigan.
   • Lagopus birds are known for their white winter plumage.
   • Ornithologists study Lagopus populations in arctic regions.

   Synonymsptarmigan