The Red-legged Partridge. 
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THE RED-LEGGED PARTRIDGE. (Perdwj rufus.) 
These Partridges are natives of Guernsey and Jersey ; 
but are also very frequently found on the adjoining 
coasts of France. Of late years they have spread very 
rapidly in England ; and as they are stronger and fiercer 
than the common partridge, the latter becomes scarce 
wherever the Ked-legged Partridges are abundant. In 
the Western districts of France they are very abundant, 
and their flesh is plump and juicy. In England it is as 
white as in France, but more dry. The side-feathers are 
very handsomely speckled, and there is a rich black mark 
beginning behind the eye and forming a kind of gorget 
on the breast. The eyelids are of a bright red, as are 
the bill and feet, and the claws are brown. They build 
their nests on the ground; but are sometimes found 
perched on trees, or on a fence or paling. 
