384) Rock Patridge

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Scientific name: Alectoris graeca

Weight: 14.1-17.6 oz Length: 12.6-14 in Wingspan: 21.7-25.6 in

Lives: Southwestern Asia, southeastern Europe, and Middle East. Hilly and open areas. Diet: Berries, insects, seeds, shoots, fruits, buds, leaves,

Chicks: 5-21 (usually 9-14)

Females and males have a similar plumage color. Since the Rock Patridge lays many eggs, the nest is split into two. The father cares for one nest, while the mother cares for the other.

 The father cares for one nest, while the mother cares for the other

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