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Perdix

Perdix

1 9.9
A group of small ground birds like partridges that live in Europe and Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The decline of Perdix populations has raised concerns among conservationists.

Examples

  • Look at that Perdix!

  • Ornithologists studied the habitat preferences of Perdix species in various agricultural regions.

  • The grey partridge belongs to the genus Perdix and is common across Europe and Asia.

  • I spotted a Perdix in the garden yesterday.

  • The Perdix species, commonly known as the gray partridge, is found across Europe and Asia.

  • The Perdix is a game bird that thrives in open fields and grasslands.

  • Many bird watchers look for the Perdix during their hikes in the Eurasian countryside.

Compounds

Perdix perdix
  • Specialized
9.9

A small brown bird that lives in fields across Europe and parts of Asia

Surface Forms

Perdix singular
Perdices plural

Etymology

Perdix comes from the old Greek and Latin name for the bird 'partridge', so scientists use it as the scientific name for a group of partridges. One old story says a clever boy named Perdix was turned into a partridge, which can help you remember the name.