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Meanings of Alectoris ruffa in English

Common western European partridge with red legs.

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        Examples for "red-legged partridge"
        Examples for "red-legged partridge"
        1
        A red-legged partridge has been seen around here for the past couple of months.
        The Irish Times
        2
        After she had had Tom several years, a red-legged partridge called Bill, brought from France, was given to her.
        Stories of Animal Sagacity
        3
        It is not at all probable that the red-legged partridge will ever drive out our own bird, a contingency which some have feared.
        Birds in Town & Village
        4
        In the mealie fields are francolins in coveys, very like the red-legged partridge in their call, though in plumage nearer to its English brother.
        Sketches of the East Africa Campaign
        5
        A couple of red-legged partridges fluttered off, cackling loudly as they went.
        The Days of Mohammed