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