The Partridge belongs to the Galliformes and the Pasianidae family. It originated in South-West Europe - Manchuria.

It was defied by the Greeks and considered a very choice repast by the Romans, and was much featured in 19 th century painting.

The fowl forms an important part of the culinary tradition of game; its meat is characteristically smooth textured with a delicate flavour.

Its meat is also rich in proteins of a high biological value and is very healthy due to its low calorie and carbohydrate content with minimum fat.