Order
Galliformes
Family
Phasianidae
Genus
Perdix
Species
perdix
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Britain 1, Britain 2,
Number of Sub-Species
Eight Sub Species
Migratory or Resident
Resident
Preferred Habitat
Can naturalise in many climates.
Distribution and Range
Much of of Europe and west central Asia. Widely introduced to Canada, US, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand
Food
Diet includes seeds, fruits and insects.