Interesting Partridge facts: no longer just for Christmas songs

December 21, 2:00 PMDC Pet Care ExaminerErin Paquette

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While Partridges are famous for their prominent place in the traditional Christmas Carol “The 12 Day of Christmas” it turns out that Partridges can actually do a lot more than sit in Pear Trees looking pretty.

To get an idea of what a Partridges look like in real life, check out the video below:

Now, onto the facts!

• There are over 47 different types of Partridges. To view the full list, click here
   
• The Chukar Partridge is the national bird of Pakistan
   
• All Partridges have a distinctive call. For example, the Red-Legged Partridge calls “ka-chu-chu” while the Sand Partridge calls “kwa-kwa-kwa”
   
• Female Grey Partridges can lay up to 20 eggs at a time
   
• Grey Partridges don’t migrate
   
• Grey Partridges often make their nest in winter wheat - a kind of cereal
   
• During the first 10 days of their life, Grey Partridges can only eat insects
   
• See-See Partridges tend to run rather than fly when they’re startled or afraid
   
• Long-billed Partridges, Hill Partridges, and Madagascar Partridges live in tropical forests
   
• Most Partridges are considered endangered

And because nothing about Partridges would be complete without a rendition of “The 12 Days of Christmas” listen to a rock version of the song by clicking on the video below.

Happy Holidays Everyone!