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Barbary Partridge (Alectoris barbara)

National Bird of Algeria

The Barbary Partridge is the national bird of Algeria.   It is a striking-looking type of  terrestrial gamebird belonging to the pheasant family.   Barbary Partridges are quite popular with aviculturists and do well in captivity.

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