The ptarmigan, a type of bird, changes its colour to match the seasons. In summer its feathers are speckled to match the earth and grasses where it lives. But when winter comes the bird loses its speckled features and grows white ones, making the ptarmigan more difficult to spot in the snow. It is known simply as Ptarmigan in Europe and colloquially as Snow Chicken or Partridge in North America.
5 comments:
at: June 10, 2011 at 4:50 AM said...
Changing the colour of feathers is really amazing thing n something surprising too....but this how nature surprises us time and again.
THanks for sharing.
at: June 10, 2011 at 5:19 AM said...
Nature is the greatest in all the respects! She is not only the greatest teacher but also the greatest architect-cum-painter. What she offers is always in favor of all in one way or the other. No-one can beat her at all. The color-changing feathers of ptarmigans act as an illusive armor for them to remain secure wherever they live.
A nice post!
at: June 10, 2011 at 8:18 AM said...
Wondrous bird ..changing colour :O
So, today I learned something new and learns daily the wonderful facts..Thank you so much geets :)
Love &Care!
at: June 10, 2011 at 10:26 AM said...
asin rakh le kabootar haan diye.. khanba te tera na likheya
at: June 10, 2011 at 10:42 AM said...
v right Irfan ji:)
Suresh ..thanks for adding so beautiful lines ..well said :)
Sim Sim :O :D :P yes keep visiting :)
Gagan ... kabootar nai hai ye :O btw lovely song
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