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rock partridge

rock partridge

8.7
A medium-sized mountain bird with grey feathers and red legs
  • noun
translation icon : perdiz roca
  • The rock partridge nests on steep, rocky slopes far above the tree line.

Examples

  • Unlike the red-legged partridge, the rock partridge is often found at higher elevations.

  • Hikers in the Alps might spot a rock partridge among the stones.

  • The rock partridge is often found in rocky areas.

  • Have you ever seen a rock partridge in the wild?

  • Hikers in the Alps might spot a rock partridge among the stones.

  • The rock partridge nests on steep, rocky slopes far above the tree line.

  • Unlike the red-legged partridge, the rock partridge is often found at higher elevations.

Synonyms

Alectoris graeca
vsrock partridge
  • Specialized
9.9

A bird like a partridge that lives on rocky mountain slopes in southern Europe

has identical meaning but uses a common English name
Greek partridge
vsrock partridge
  • UK
9.5

A medium-sized ground bird that lives on rocky hills in southern Europe

is the standard species name without specific regional emphasis

Surface Forms

rock partridge singular
rock partridges plural

Morphology

rock + partridge

The compound names a type of partridge associated with rocky habitats, so its meaning is directly derivable from 'rock' (rocky habitat) + 'partridge' (a bird). This habitat+species naming pattern is common cross-linguistically and predictable, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will understand it.

Etymology

Rock partridge gets its name from being a partridge that lives among rocks on high, stony slopes. So the name shows where the bird lives and explains the modern meaning 'a mountain partridge'.