Red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) – size 12 – 13 inches

Birding breaks Spain; The red-legged partridge (size 12 – 13 inches) is one of the many members of the pheasant family (Phasianidae). Originally, this bird occurs in France, large parts of Spain and the Balearic Islands and Italy, but there are populations in southern Britain, Ireland, Greece, Algeria and New Zealand. An adult has a red beak, red eye ring and red legs and lives in fields, marshes, and (low) hills, eating seeds, leaves and insects. In Spain they are often bred and released for hunting. This species is present throughout the year and a common sight during your birding break in Spain. Have a look at this site for birding sites in this area