Lagopus leucura Richardson 1831 (white-tailed ptarmigan)
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Reptilia - Galliformes - Phasianidae
Alternative combinations: Lagopus leucurus, Tetrao (Lagopus) leucurus
Belongs to Lagopus according to J. F. Clements et al. 2017
See also Emslie 1985
Sister taxa: Lagopus atavus, Lagopus balcanicus, Lagopus lagopus, Lagopus muta, Lagopus voinstvenskii
Ecology: volant granivore
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (2: Colorado, Wyoming collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
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