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.
Nowadays they are often found nesting on agricultural land. They nest on the ground and have a diet consisting of seeds, grapes and insects. Species such as the grey partridge and the red-legged partridge are popular as game birds, and are often reared in captivity and released for the purpose of hunting.
TYPE OF PARTRIDGE
(All photos collected from google)
1. Red-legged partridge
2. Chestnut-bellied partridge
3. Scaly-Breasted Partridge
4. Grey partridge
5. Crested partridge
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