Ptarmigan (summer plumage) perched on rock, Iceland

Northern Iceland (June 2017)

This image was taken during the Iceland Subarctic Birdlife trip organised by Natures Images and led by Danny Green and Paul Hobson.

Status is classified as Least Concern. Also known as Rock Ptarmigan. For more information on this bird species see the following links:
Rock Ptarmigan Lagopus muta / Internet Bird Collection
Rock Ptarmigan / Bird Forum
BirdLife International / Rock Ptarmigan Lagopus muta

Shooting Time 17:52
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/1600
Av(Aperture Value) 8.0
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 4000

Latitude 65 56 8.4 N
Longitude 17 30 29.2 W
Altitude 40.10m