partridge (of genus Perdix)
Refers specifically to partridges of the genus Perdix, such as the grey partridge.
In Europe, the partridge is known as a game bird.
Katakana spelling is standard for this bird name.
Hiragana spelling is also used.
Kanji spelling is rare; the word is usually written in kana.
Compound of 山 (yama, 'mountain') and 鶉 (uzura, 'quail'), literally 'mountain quail'.