Rock partridge, black francolin, sand partridge

Definisjon

= type of partridge, of which there were at least three variaties in ancient Israel; it lives in small flocks called coveys, lays a great many eggs, and prefers to run when in danger, flying only when necessary; even when it takes flight it flies for only a short distance before dropping back to the ground; habitat differs from one kind of partridge to another; the rock partridge is about 35 centimeters (14 inches) in length and has striking white cheeks with a black band running from its brow, through its eyes, down its neck, and curving around its breast; It also has striking black and chestnut stripes on its flanks; its back and wings are gray; the beak and legs are red; both sexes look alike; the black francolin is about the same size but has a slightly shorter tail; the male has a black breast and flanks; the female is a speckled brown; the sand partridge is the color of the local sand and is about half the size of the other two types; ◄ Alectoris graeca, Alectoris chukar, Francolinus francolinus, Ammoperdix heyi; ► clean animal, so may be eaten