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Perdix perdix

Perdix perdix

9.9
A small brown bird that lives in fields across Europe and parts of Asia
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Perdix perdix is well adapted to farmland and grassy plains across Europe.

Examples

  • The Perdix perdix is a common sight in European fields.

  • We spotted a covey of Perdix perdix feeding on seeds at the edge of the field.

  • Ornithologists are concerned about the declining populations of Perdix perdix in several countries.

  • Many hunters seek the Perdix perdix during the season.

  • The Perdix perdix is often seen in open fields and farmland throughout Europe.

  • Hunters often seek the Perdix perdix for its challenging flight patterns.

  • During the autumn, the Perdix perdix often gathers in small flocks.

Synonyms

gray partridge
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  • US
7.9

A small plump bird with grey feathers and an orange face that lives in farmland

is the same species but described for its wide European and Asian range
Hungarian partridge
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9.5

A common brown bird from Europe often hunted for sport and introduced to North America

is the original species noted for its broad native range in Europe and Asia

Surface Forms

Perdix perdix singular
Perdix perdices plural

Morphology

Perdix + Perdix

This is a binomial scientific name formed by genus + species (Perdix + perdix); if a learner knows 'Perdix' means partridge they can infer this refers to the specific partridge species. Although it is a Latin proper name, the composition is literal and follows cross-linguistic taxonomic conventions, so the meaning is directly derivable from the constituents.

Etymology

Perdix perdix comes from the old Latin word Perdix, which meant a partridge, and repeating the word was a simple way for scientists to name the 'common' species. So today Perdix perdix refers to the common or gray partridge seen in fields across Europe.