Barbary Partridge Alectoris barbara

Barbary Partridge
Barbary Partridge
The Barbary Partridge is native to North Africa, including the Canary Islands off Morocco - those shown living in Tenerife's pine forests.
Barbary Partridge
Barbary Partridge
Barbary Partridge
It is related to the similar Red-legged and Rock Partridges of Europe and the Chukar of Asia.
Barbary Partridge
Barbary Partridge
They prefer to run from danger but can fly when necessary.