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Alectoris rufa
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Alectoris rufa is the red-legged partridge of southwestern Europe, a larger, louder bird than grey partridge with slightly firmer, more assertive meat. The Latin name labels species-level product and ecology notes for French and Iberian game. Roast or casserole; farm-reared birds are milder than wild hill redlegs. Excellent with chorizo, peppers, or thyme.
Also known as: Alectoris rufa, Red-legged partridge species
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CasseroleChorizo PepperFreshRoastThyme
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Assertive Mild GameFirmer Assertive MeatFirmer Than GreyIberian-FrenchLarger PortionRed-Legged SpeciesSW EuropeanTechnical Label
History
ES
Red-legged partridges occupied Iberian scrub and farmland.
Taxonomy established Alectoris rufa for the species.
FR
French game culture prized perdrix rouge extensively.
Farm rearing of A. rufa supplied shoots and meat markets widely.