black partridge

noun

: a francolin (Francolinus francolinus) that is now restricted to southern Asia though formerly extending into southern Europe and that is distinguished by the black plumage of the male

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“Black partridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/black%20partridge. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.

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