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Gray Partridge |
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Perdix perdix |
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| Order |
Galliformes (Megapodes, Curassows, Pheasants, Quails, and relatives) |
| Family |
Phasianidae (Turkeys, Grouse, Pheasants, and Partridges) |
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Perdicinae (Partidges, Francolins, and Old World Quail) |
| Status |
Native to Europe and Asia. Introduced. |
| Habitat |
Grassy, weedy fields, agricultural croplands
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| Food |
Waste grain, seeds. |
| Size |
11″ to 14″ |
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| Identification |
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| Range |
Breeding: Southern quarter and western third of the state
Winter: Southern quarter and western third of the state
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Mound Spring Prairie SNA |
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