Estonian Ornithological Society (EOS) has chosen Grey Partridge to be the bird of the year 2013. The habitat of this bird, about the size of a small domestic hen, is mainly in agricultural landscapes, often adjacent to farms, stables and other similar human settlement. Our knowledge about this bird is comparatively modest. The population in Estonia is estimated at 4000 – 8000 pairs, while recent counts reveal a steep fall in number.
Grey
Partridge (Perdix perdix) / Tarvo Valker
Declaring Partridge to be the bird of year we can focus more attention on this species and its needs. In addition to several thematic evenings we intent to offer the possibility to enjoy webcam footage of these birds in their winter feeding areas. We also plan to install several nest-cameras to reveal what species have been plundering Partridge’s nests and when.
The Grey Partridge is the 19th Bird of the Year. The main purpose of this is to bring before the public one bird species or species group at one time and involve as many nature-lovers as possible in research and protection activities. Former birds of the year are available on the site of Estonian Ornithological Society.
Source: Estonian Ornithological Society
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