Order
Galliformes
Family
Phasianidae
Genus
Alectoris
Species
rufa
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Britain
Number of Sub-Species
Three Sub Species
Migratory or Resident
Resident
Preferred Habitat
Breeds in dry woodlands otherwise will live in open stony areas and farmland.
Distribution and Range
Originally from France, Iberia and Italy and has been established in England and Wales
Food
Forages for seeds but the young will take insects for protein.