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birch partridge 
a partridge-like game bird, Bonasa umbellus, occurring in many subspecies across Canada.
See also: partridge (def. 1) ruffed grouse
- 1823 The following catalogue contains a list of most of the known birds of the Province with their popular names: . . . Birch partridge. . . .
- 1958 Game birds [include] . . . birch partridge. . . .
- 1823 The following catalogue contains a list of most of the known birds of the Province with their popular names: . . . Birch partridge. . . .