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This species visits the Kinson Common during the winter period and
often flies here from nearby farmland lower in the Stour valley.
The plumage of both sexes is a wonderful chestnut-brown. The males
are easily identified having red face feathers and glossy green
heads. Females have an overall duller brown appearance.
Both sexes are mainly encountered in the Central Bog region of the
Common. When disturbed, they rise up and fly away rapidly uttering
unmistakeable sounds.
Haunt. Woods and heavy cover.
Nest. A well concealed hole in the ground is lined with quantities
of grasses and suitable leaves.
Eggs. Usually 10 or more are laid between April and June.
The eggs are a pale olive in colour.
Food. Seeds, grain, insects and berries.
Notes. A startlingly loud clattering or crowing.
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