the hill partridge is a member of the pheasant family native to asia, from the himalayas to vietnam. female hill partridges have duller colors and are smaller than the males. hill partridges live in small groups called coveys and forage in leaf litter for seeds and small insects.
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the grey partridge is a medium-sized gray and brown partridge native to europe. the grey partridge has been introduced throughout much of the world, with large established populations in north america. adult grey partridges feed off of buds, vegetation, seeds, and berries, not typically feeding on bugs; however, during their first ten days of life the young partridges can only digest insects. partridges live in small flocks called coveys, feeding together on the ground.
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