Red Grouse vs Rock Ptarmigan
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Red Grouse
0.42 m
Human
1.75 m
Rock Ptarmigan
0.35 m
| Red Grouse | Rock Ptarmigan | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.45–0.75 kg | 0.4–0.6 kg |
| Length | 37–42 cm | 31–35 cm |
| Wingspan | 55–66 cm | 54–60 cm |
| Top Speed | 100 km/h | 110 km/h |
| Lifespan | 2–7 yrs | 3–8 yrs |
| Incubation | 21 days | 21 days |
| Offspring | 6–11 | 5–9 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Heathland, Mountain, Tundra, moorland, Grassland | Mountain, Tundra, Heathland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe | Nordics, Europe |
| Family | Phasianidae | Phasianidae |
| Order | Galliformes | Galliformes |