Partridge

partridge, any of many small game birds native to the Old World and belonging to the family Phasianidae (order Galliformes). They are larger than quails, with stronger bills and feet. (For New World birds erroneously called partridges, see grouse; quail. For dwarf partridges of India called bush quail and for the Mexican bird called long-tailed partridge, see quail.) The typical partridge of Europe is the gray partridge (Perdix perdix), called Hungarian (or hun) partridge in North America…

Also known as Hungarian Partridge, these chubby little fellows were introduced to North America for the purpose of hunting. They normally inhabit agricultural areas that contain hedges and bushes. …

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louis partridge @ the pistol world premiere in london

Of this beautiful bird little, I believe, is known. The following notice by Mr. TOWNSEND shews that it is entitled to a place in our Fauna. "This bird inhabits the dense woods along the tributary streams of the Columbia river, and is said to extend south into California. It is at all times a very scarce species, going in coveys of from six to ten, and is rarely seen away from

Red-legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa)

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The Gray Partridge is a portly game bird with a rusty face, tail, streaks down the sides, and a dark belly patch. It walks through agricultural fields and grasslands feasting on seeds. Small groups called coveys forage together year-round and explode into a scratchy, squawking flight when disturbed even at a considerable distance. Often called “Hungarian partridge” or just “Huns” by hunters, these birds were introduced to North America from Europe in the early 1900s.

Portrait of Red-legged Partridge or French Partridge, Alectoris rufa, a game bird in the pheasant family, standing in front of white background Poster. ID:33299531

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