you guessed it.. today's bird is the partridge! partridges are medium-sized game birds, generally intermediate in size between the larger pheasants and smaller quail ; they're ground-dwelling birds that feature variable plumage colouration across species, with most tending to grey and brown. partridges are native to europe, asia, africa, and the middle east. some species are found nesting on steppes or agricultural land, while other species prefer more forested areas. they nest on the ground and have a diet consisting of seeds and insects. species such as the grey partridge and the red-legged partridge are popular as game birds, and are often reared in captivity and released for the purpose of hunting. for the same reason, they have been introduced into large areas of north america. (short description today. if there is any bird youd like me to post about you can ask, i dont mind!:)