Grey partridge Perdix perdix

Stocky gamebird that is has declinined drastically; frequents open agricultural land

Habitat: heaths and fields with hedgerows

Uncommon resident

Small and stocky, streaked brown back, grey breast, red face and chestnut horseshoe shaped mark on belly

Often seen in small flocks (coveys) in fields where it feeds on open ground

Eats insects, leaves and seeds

Nest is a hollow on ground

1 Brood April – May ; 9-20 buff eggs