The red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) is a gamebird native to southwestern Europe, widely introduced to the UK for shooting.
The red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) is a gamebird native to southwestern Europe, widely introduced to the UK for shooting. Distinguished from the native grey partridge by its striking red bill and legs, bold black-and-white facial markings, and barred flanks. It's a common sight on managed farmland and shooting estates, particularly in southern England, and features regularly in British country life and field sports culture. The term is primarily used in ornithological and field sports contexts rather than casual speech.
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A pair of red-legged partridge scuttled across the track ahead of us as we walked the field margin.
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(UK) Any partridge of species .
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