The grey partridge was @SpeciesofUK
from 1st to 8th September, 2013.
The grey partridge the UK’s native partridge. It is medium-sized, plump,
with a distinctive orange face.[1]
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Grey Partridge [Source: Flickr Creative Commons © Langham Birder] |
It is usually classed as a game bird. 'Game' basically refers to an animal that is hunted for food (or sometimes for sport).[2]