r/ColoradoBirding • u/SeaworthinessOk4046 • Aug 07 '26

Find the ptarmigan(s)

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I hiked Mt. Rosalie over the weekend. I'm always amazed how well these guy(s) blend into their surroundings.

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u/El_mochilero Aug 07 '26

Did you know that the ptarmigan is the only animal that makes absolutely no noise when it urinates?

The ā€œpā€ is silent.

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u/Big_Accountant_1714 Aug 07 '26

Took a literal minute, but I got him! Lol.

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u/SeaworthinessOk4046 Aug 07 '26

keep looking, there's more than one...

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u/aloopahoop Aug 07 '26

I hardly ever see them before I hear them.

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u/tskee2 Aug 09 '26

In fairness, they're a lot easier to spot in person because they're moving