Partridge, also known as stone chicken, red-legged bamboo chicken, common names: Chigu, flower chicken, Huainan, Yue pheasant, partridge, partridge, Chinese partridge, is mostly distributed in my country Found in western and southern Yunnan, southwestern Guizhou, Guangxi, Hainan, Guangdong, Fujian, Jiangxi, Zhejiang and Anhui.

A common migratory bird that inhabits dry woodlands, grasslands and secondary shrubs from lowlands to 1,600 meters above sea level. Likes to live in groups. The partridge is not only a very beautiful ornamental bird, but also a delicacy and rare bird with high economic value.

Cultural significance

The partridge’s call is hoarse, sounding like “brother can’t do it”. It can easily evoke the association of a dangerous journey and the sadness of separation. Therefore, The partridge has become a symbol of sorrow.

In ancient times, transportation was underdeveloped. Those traveling tourists lived in foreign lands and did not know their return date or their future. They missed their hometown and loved their relatives, so they placed their deep and long feelings on Lin. The little bird flying in the middle is the partridge.

On the ancient road in the setting sun, under the long embankment of declining willows, the heartbroken man heard the sound of heartbreaking: I can’t do it, brother. They are begging, they can't go, brother, there are thorns, dangerous shoals, strong winds, heavy rain, and boundless lovesickness ahead. In the eyes of the ancients, the partridge is a spiritual animal. It is already a reflection of the soul of the ancients and a sustenance of their feelings.