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A partridge is a medium-sized galliform bird in any of several genera, with a wide native distribution throughout parts of Europe, Asia and Africa. Several species have been introduced to the Americas.
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.
<p>The Gray Partridge is a portly game bird with a rusty face, tail, streaks down the sides, and a dark belly patch. It walks through agricultural fields and grasslands feasting on seeds.
The Partridge is a relatively small bird that usually lives on the ground. Researchers group these birds in the Phasianidae family along with pheasants, grouse, and quails.
The Hungarian Partridge of Europe was originally known as the Gray Partridge. It was introduced into North America and is now a common game bird of the northwestern US and western Canada, with small pockets of partridges found in the east.