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THE ROCK OR BARBARY PARTRIDGE* 
Perdix petrosa. — Li N sje us, 
PtATIS IV. 
The Red- Legged Partridge from Barbary, Edwards' Birds , 
pi. 70, — Lath, General History, vol. viii, p. 293. — Perdix 
petrosa, Latham,— Temminck* Pigeons et (iailmach, iii. 
ln(L p. 7-7 — Perdue Gam bra, 7 'emminck, Pigeons et Gat- 
li/wees, iii. 3*111. 
With this handsome bird we enter a small group 
of the partridges which are remarkable for the beau- 
tifully marked and shewy appearance of the feathers 
covering the flanks. The general tint of plumage is 
very regular throughout ; the bill and legs are always 
red, and the latter are sometimes slightly spurred 
and knotted. They inhabit Europe, the north of 
Africa, and India. The most familiar example will 
be the common Red-legged, French, or, as it is 
sometimes termed, Guernsey Partridge ; but we have 
selected two equally beautiful, but less known birds, 
as examples of it. 
The Rock or Barbary Partridge inhabits the most 
southern countries of Europe, stretching into Spain, 
and thence upon the coast of Africa. It is also met 
