Red-legged Partridge
A species of Rock partridges Scientific name : Alectoris rufa Genus : Rock partridges
Red-legged Partridge, A species of Rock partridges
Botanical name: Alectoris rufa
Genus: Rock partridges
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Description
The red-legged Partridge is a game bird known for its distinctive rust-red legs and black gorget. It inhabits open farmland, scrub, and grassland across Europe. Its diet consists mainly of seeds and small invertebrates. During the breeding season, males sing a series of loud, musical calls to attract mates. This species is a non-migratory bird and is often hunted for sport. 
Size
38 cm
Colors
Brown
Gray
White
Orange
Life Expectancy
1-6 years
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Red-legged Partridge predominantly consumes a varied diet including seeds, leaves, roots, grasses, legumes, and fruits. Foraging primarily on the ground, it also eats ants, grasshoppers, and other insects, displaying adaptable feeding behaviors to its environment.
Habitat
The red-legged Partridge favors dry lowlands and is prevalent in open areas with agricultural and stony patches. Predominantly found in Mediterranean and humid temperate zones, these birds thrive in diverse terrains such as hilly landscapes with sparse vegetation, marginal farms, and up to 1300 meters elevation, occasionally 2000 meters in the south. Habitats range from dry mountain slopes to cultivated olive groves and sparse woodlands, showcasing red-legged Partridge's broad habitat adaptability.
Dite type
Granivorous
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Species Status
Not globally threatened.
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