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Partridge

Any one of numerous species of small gallinaceous birds of the genus Perdix and several related genera of the family Perdicidae, of the Old World. The partridge is noted as a game bird.

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Grouse 76% connected

Any of the numerous species of gallinaceous birds of the family Tetraonidae, and subfamily Tetraoninae, inhabiting Europe, Asia, and North America. T…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Quail 76% connected

To die; to perish; hence, to wither; to fade.

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Covey 70% connected

A brood or hatch of birds; an old bird with her brood of young; hence, a small flock or number of birds together; -- said of game; as, a covey of par…

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Bobwhite 92% connected

The common quail of North America (Colinus, or Ortyx, Virginianus); -- so called from its note.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Tinamou 92% connected

Any one of several species of South American birds belonging to Tinamus and allied genera.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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