About the Red-legged Partridge
The red-legged partridge is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. It is sometimes known as French partridge, to distinguish it from the English or grey partridge. The genus name is from Ancient Greek alektoris a farmyard chicken, and rufa is Latin for red or rufous.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes |
| Family | Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies (Phasianidae) |
| Species | Alectoris rufa |
| Species Codes | relpar1, RLPA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-legged Partridge belong to?
The Red-legged Partridge (Alectoris rufa) belongs to the Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies family (Phasianidae), in the order Galliformes.
How can I identify the Red-legged Partridge?
The red-legged partridge is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. It is sometimes known as French partridge, to distinguish it from the English or grey partridge. The genus name is from Ancient Greek alektoris a farmyard chicken, and rufa is Lati...
Where can I report a Red-legged Partridge sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-legged Partridge on eBird (ebird.org) using species code relpar1, or on iNaturalist.
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