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perdix
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Perdix \Per"dix\ (p[~e]r"d[i^]ks), n. [L., a partridge, Gr. pe`rdix.] (Zo["o]l.) A genus of birds including the common European partridge. Formerly the word was used in a much wider sense to include many allied genera.
Wikipedia
Perdix is a genus of Galliform gamebirds known collectively as the 'true partridges'. The genus name is the Latin for "partridge", and is itself derived from Ancient Greek perdix. These birds are unrelated to the subtropical species that have been named after the partridge due to similar size and morphology. There are representatives of Perdix in most of temperate Europe and Asia. One member of the genus, the grey partridge, has been introduced to the United States and Canada for the purpose of hunting. They are closely related to grouse, koklass, quail and pheasants
These are non-migratory birds of the steppes and similar open country, though nowadays they are more associated with agricultural land. The nest is a lined ground scrape in or near cover. They feed on a wide variety of seeds and some insect food.
These are medium-sized partridges with dull-coloured bills and legs, streaked brown upperparts, and rufous tails with barring on the flanks. Neither sex has spurs on the legs, and the only plumage distinction is that females tend to be duller in appearance.
Grey and Daurian partridges are very closely related and similar in appearance, and form a superspecies. Tibetan partridge has a striking black and white face pattern, black breast barring and 16 tail feathers instead of the 18 of the other species.
None of the species is threatened on a global scale, but the two more widespread partridges are over-hunted in parts of their range. The grey partridge has been badly affected by agricultural changes, and its range has contracted considerably.
The Tibetan partridge seems secure in its extensive and often inaccessible range on the Tibetan plateau.
The bird shares its name with the nephew of Daedalus of Greek mythology, who was transformed into the bird when his uncle murdered him in jealousy. He was killed when thrown headlong down from the sacred hill of Minerva, so, mindful of his fall, the bird does not build its nest in the trees, nor take lofty flights and avoids high places.
Perdix is a genus of partridges with representatives in most of temperate Europe and Asia.
Perdix may also refer to:
- Perdix (mythology), nephew of Daedalus in Greek mythology
- Moexipril, a drug sold under the trade name Perdix
Perdix was a nephew and student of Daedalus in Greek mythology. (In other sources, Perdix is the parent of Talos).
Usage examples of "perdix".
With the single blue eye in the center of his wide face, Perdix looked up at Gwydion.
The creatures were kin to Perdix and Af, but only in their sheer grotesqueness.
Reluctantly Perdix agreed but was careful to impose himself between Gwydion and Af until the gates opened.
Af and Perdix hustled their charge past the massive slab of carved onyx serving as the main door, into an entry hall built upon a floor of seamless crystal.
Af and Perdix followed suit, prostrating themselves as much as their twisted forms would allow.
The two started away from the wall, Af slithering, Perdix hopping on thin legs.
As he fell into step with Af and Perdix, Gwydion picked away at the mold that had worked its way into his matted blond hair and the rags that had once been warm winter clothes.
Surprisingly, most of them nodded respectfully to Perdix, as well, offering solemn greetings to the diminutive creature.
Though he and Perdix had tried to find a spot as far as they could from the Slith, the press of the denizens and shades had forced them ever closer to the moat.
Finally fed up with being trod upon by the crowd, Perdix flexed his leathery wings and hopped into the air.
As the crowd began to break up, filing back to the necropolis to resume the search for Kelemvor, Gwydion tapped Perdix on the leg.
A denizen with the head and upper body of a mantis swiped at Perdix with one massive forelimb.
Deftly Perdix avoided the halfhearted attack and fluttered to the top of a high, twisted metal pole.
But if Perdix were right, even the denizens might turn against the Prince of Lies.
Yet of all the souls gathered there, only Perdix tried to silence Gwydion.