9,843 observationsNear Threatened
Red-legged Partridge
Alectoris rufa
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Galliformes ›Family: Phasianidae ›Genus: Alectoris
About
The red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) is a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. It is sometimes known as French partridge, to distinguish it from the English or grey partridge. The genus name is from Ancient Greek alektoris a farmyard chicken, and rufa is Latin for red or rufous.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Red-legged Partridge is Alectoris rufa.
- The Red-legged Partridge has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- Red-legged Partridge belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Red-legged Partridge belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Red-legged Partridge belongs to the class Aves.
- Red-legged Partridge belongs to the order Galliformes.
- Red-legged Partridge belongs to the family Phasianidae.
- Red-legged Partridge belongs to the genus Alectoris.