The rock ptarmigan, or raichō in Japanese, is found at high altitudes in a mountainous area straddli
The rock ptarmigan, or raichō in Japanese, is found at high altitudes in a mountainous area straddling parts of Nagano, Toyama, Gifu, and Niigata Prefectures. The raichō, whose name directly translates as “thunder bird,” has enjoyed revered status since ancient times as they were considered incarnations or messengers of the mountain kami. Its plumage, brown and speckled in the summer, turns snow-white in the winter months. Populations have come under pressure from climate change, but efforts to protect the birds have proven successful.You can read more in our article Rescuing the “Raichō”: Hope for Japan’s Iconic Rock Ptarmigan -- source link
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