What does the Red-legged Partridge eat?

The Red-legged Partridge's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.

Diet overview

Omnivore (primarily herbivorous)

How it forages

Primarily herbivorous, feeding on seeds, leaves, shoots, roots, and fruits of various plants, including cereals, grasses, and weeds. They also consume insects, especially during the breeding season when protein is needed for chick development. Forages on the ground, often scratching with their feet.

When it feeds

Diurnal, most active during early morning and late afternoon, often resting during the hottest parts of the day.

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