White-tailed Ptarmigan, Lagopus leucurus, Flattop trail. This is a female, well-camouflaged to look like a rock; a hiker may not notice a ptarmigan until it moves when almost stepped on. The feet are well-insulated for walking on snow.
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Rocky Mountain National Park: The High Peaks
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