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Partridge

Photo by Leah M
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Field Notes

Description:

Black feathers on neck that ruffle out to make bird appear larger when feeling threatened.

Habitat:

Forest area

Notes:

It was so sunny i couldn't see my screen to make sure i was getting the bird in the shot. They eat gravel on side roads sometimes to help them digest their food.

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Comments (4)
Wild Things
You cannot upload any pic that is not taken by you, unless you have the permission of the original photographer. Please load some better pics when you get them. Thanks in advance.
Leah M
If I get a better one I'll put it up
Leah M
I didn't know u could upload a pic you didn't take
Wild Things
Hi Leah M! Since this is not a clear picture, may I request you to kindly upload a better one so everybody in the community can enjoy this pretty bird?

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