Scientific name
 |
Source
|
|---|---|
| Lagopus mutus helveticus (Thienemann, 1829) | Cramp, S. & Simmons, K.E.L. (1980) |
| Lagopus mutus pyrenaicus Hartert, 1921 | Cramp, S. & Simmons, K.E.L. (1980) |
Ptarmigan - Lagopus mutus (Montin, 1776)
Quick facts
| Threat status Europe | Not evaluated (IUCN) |
|---|---|
| Protected by | EU Birds Directive and 1 other international agreement |
| Natura 2000 sites | 3 are designated for this species |
| Natura 2000 species code | A106 |
Distribution
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Threat and conservation status
IUCN Red List status of threatened species
The IUCN Red List threat status assesses the risk of extinction.
World
Not evaluated
Europe
Not evaluated
EU
Not evaluated
EU conservation status
The EU conservation status is assessed for species mentioned in the EU Habitats Directive annexes. The EU Habitats Directive does not cover this species.
Natura 2000 sites
Protected in the following Natura 2000 sites
| Sitecode | Country | Site name | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| AT3111000 | Austria | Nationalpark Kalkalpen und Umgebung | Map |
| AT2215000 | Austria | Teile der Eisenerzer Alpen | Map |
| AT2134000 | Austria | Mittagskogel | Map |
Protected sites
Please note the site map takes a while to display.Legal status
Mentioned in the following international legal instruments and agreements
| Legal text | Annex | Conditions | More information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Directive 2009/147/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 30 November 2009, on the conservation of wild birds (EU Birds Directive) | http://ec.europa.eu/environm...rective/index_en.htm | ||
| Convention on the conservation of European wildlife and natural habitats (Bern Convention) | (All species of Birds not included in Appendix II) | http://www.coe.int/t/dg4/cul.../bern/default_en.asp |
Common names and synonyms
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Common Name
|
Language
|
Reference
|
|---|---|---|
| Alpenschneehuhn | German | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Alpensneeuwhoen | Dutch | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Fjällripa | Swedish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Havasi hófajd | Hungarian | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Kiiruna | Finnish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Lagopède alpin | French | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Lagópode-branco | Portuguese | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Lagópodo Alpino | Spanish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Pardwa górska | Polish | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Pernice bianca | Italian | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
| Ptarmigan | English | Hagemeijer, W.J.M. & Blair, M.J. |
No synonyms available.
Other resources
| EBCC Atlas of breeding birds | European Bird Census Council's Atlas of Breeding Birds |
| EURing code:03300 | European bird-ringing |
| Fauna Europaea | Fauna Europaea |
| GBIF | Global Biodiversity Information Facility |
| ITIS (invalid) | Interagency Taxonomic Information System |
| NCBI search | National Center for Biotechnology Information |
| NOBANIS: Lagopus mutus | European Network on Invasive Alien Species |
| PESI (Accepted) | Pan-European Species directories Infrastructure |
| Wikipedia | Wikipedia |
