Autumn and Winter Movements and Sexual Segregation of Willow Ptarmigan

• Published in: ARCTIC
• Main Author: Gruys, Rogier C.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: The Arctic Institute of North America 1993
• Subjects: Animal behaviour; Animal distribution; Animal reproduction; Bird nesting; Predation; Willow Ptarmigan; Winter ecology; Chilkat Pass; British Columbia; Arctic
• Online Access: https://journalhosting.ucalgary.ca/index.php/arctic/article/view/64402

Ptarmigan (Lagopus lagopus alexandrae) in northern British Columbia leave their breeding areas during autumn and winter. The movements differ between males and females. In this study I examine the causes and extent of these differences. Ptarmigan did not leave their breeding grounds immediately afte...