Red-legged partridge Alectoris rufa

Chunky gamebird, commonly of agricultural land, often seen in small flocks (coveys)

Habitat: heaths and fields

Common and widespread resident, originally introduced from the Continent

Stocky with brown back, distinctive black-and-white face, spotted bib and barred flanks

Feeds in small flocks on fields; often runs away if disturbed

Eats insects, leaves and seeds; flies low over ground and glides on bowed wings

Nest is a hollow on ground

1 or 2 Broods April – May ; 10-16 yellowish eggs speckled red