Key information
Larger than the grey partridge, it has a large white chin and throat patch, bordered with black. It has a greyish body with bold black flank stripes and a chestnut-sided tail. It is an introduced species, brought to the UK from continental Europe, where it is largely found in France and Spain.
What they eat:
Seeds and roots.
Measurements:
- Length:
- 32-34cm
- Wingspan:
- 47-50cm
- Weight:
- 400-550g
Population:
- UK breeding:
- 82,000 territories
Identifying features:
Red-legged partridge
