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partridge
(redirected from grey partridges)

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partridge
two genera of gallinaceous game birds (Perdix, Alectoris) in the pheasant family Phasianidae. They are ground feeders and tree perchers. They are poor flyers but can run quickly when disturbed. The common species are the red-legged and the common partridges.
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But where farmers, landowners and gamekeepers are carrying out positive management, such as improving nesting and brood-rearing habitats, increasing food supplies and protecting nests and sitting hens from predators, then grey partridges are responding very well.
Future is grey for Northumberland wildlife by The Journal (Newcastle, England)
THE Duke of Northumberland has won a national award for helping to save grey partridges on land where shooting enthusiasts kill the birds for fun.
Duke flies off with top award by Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
Byline: John Dempsey Their cousins, the grey partridges, were nowhere to be seen, but they can often be elusive here, and were probably sheltering in some hidden corner.
John Dempsey on country matters.. by Daily Post (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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