Hungarian partridge
Definition
Noun: * Hungarian partridge: A common European partridge (Perdix perdix), a medium-sized, ground-nesting game bird with a distinctive orange face and a dark horseshoe-shaped mark on its belly. It is also known as the grey partridge.
Usage
This term is used specifically to refer to this species of bird, particularly in contexts related to ornithology, hunting, and wildlife. * The Hungarian partridge is a popular game bird in many parts of Europe and North America. * We spotted a covey of Hungarian partridge in the field.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in its hyphenated form, "Hungarian partridge," especially in formal or scientific contexts.
- It is frequently contrasted with other partridge species, such as the chukar or the red-legged partridge.
Variants and Related Words
- Grey partridge (n): The more common name for the same species () in British English.
- Partridge (n): The general term for birds in the family Phasianidae, which includes the Hungarian partridge.
Synonyms
- Grey partridge
- Common partridge
- (scientific name)
Related Phrases
- Covey of partridge: A small flock or family group of partridges, including Hungarian partridges.
- A covey of partridge burst from the brush.
Noun
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common European partridge
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