Partridge

Perdix
Alectoris
Lerwa
Bambusicola
Ptilopachus
Rollulus
Haematortyx
Caloperdix
Arborophila
Xenoperdix
Melanoperdix
†See also Pheasant, Quail, Grouse Partridges are birds in the pheasant family, Phasianidae. They are a non-migratory Old World group. These are medium-sized birds intermediate between the large pheasants and the small quails. The partridges are ground-nesting seed-eaters. Many species are hunted for sport or food.

Species list

The partridge in culture

The partridge is also the subject of a popular English Christmas song, the Twelve Days of Christmas.

 

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