Grey partridge facts for kids
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The grey partridge (Perdix perdix) is a small, plump bird. It is about 30 centimeters (12 inches) tall. This bird has a brown back and grey sides. Its chest is also grey. The belly is white and often has a large, chestnut-brown mark shaped like a horseshoe. This mark can help tell partridges apart, but it's not the only way to know if a partridge is male or female.
When a grey partridge feels unsafe, it flies away quickly for a short distance. Its call sounds like a harsh kieerr-ik or keev-it. They also often make sounds like rick rick rick or it-it-it.
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About the Grey Partridge
Where They Live and What They Eat
Grey partridges live in open areas. This includes farmlands, moorlands, and grassy hills. They can also be found in steppes, semi-deserts, and sand dunes. These birds prefer places with warm and dry weather.
Their diet mainly consists of grains and seeds. They also enjoy eating small insects. This helps them get all the nutrients they need to stay healthy.
Name Origin
The scientific name for the grey partridge is Perdix perdix. The word "Perdix" comes from Latin. This Latin word itself came from the Ancient Greek word perdix, which also means "partridge."
Images for kids
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Uncommon grey partridge in Alberta, Canada
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Grey partridge on 1957 postage stamp of the Soviet Union
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Egg, Collection Museum Wiesbaden
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Perdix perdix hispaniensis - MHNT
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See also
In Spanish: Perdiz pardilla para niños
