Red Legged Partridge

Latin name Alectoris rufa

Family Partridges, quails, pheasants and allies (Phasianidae)

Overview
Larger than the grey partridge, it has a large white chin and throat patch, bordered with black. It has a greyish body with bold black flank stripes, and a chestnut-sided tail. It is an introduced species, brought to the UK from continental Europe, where it is largely found in France and Spain.