Alectoris Ammoperdix Arborophila Bambusicola Haematortyx Lerwa Margaroperdix Melanoperdix Perdix Rhizothera Rollulus Tetraophasis Xenoperdix A partridge is a medium-sized galliform bird in any of several genera, with a wide native distribution throughout parts of Europe, Asia and Africa.

According to Greek legend, the first partridge appeared when Daedalus threw his apprentice, Talos, off the sacred hill of Athena in a fit of jealous rage.

Supposedly mindful of his fall, the bird does not build its nest in the trees, nor take lofty flights and avoids high places.

Gentle to the human stomach, partridge stimulated bodily fluids, raised the spirits, and firmed the muscles.

He says that while Iraqis generally regards the palm tree, falcon, and sword as their national symbols, the Kurds consider the oak, partridge, and dagger as theirs.