Grey partridge Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Grey partridge

Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Aves
Order:	Galliformes
Family:	Phasianidae
Genus:	Perdix
Species:	P. perdix
Binomial name
*Perdix perdix* (Linnaeus, 1758)

Range of P. perdix Native range Introduced range
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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.

About the Grey Partridge
- Where They Live and What They Eat
- Name Origin
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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."