The term 'bird partridge like' can refer to several species of birds, including the tinamou (7 letters), QUAIL (5 letters), DEY (3 letters), NEST (4 letters), and eric (4 letters). Tinamous are a group of ground-dwelling birds found in Central and South America. Quails are small, plump birds found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Deys are a type of game bird found in North America. Nests are a type of game bird found in Europe and Asia. Erics are a type of game bird found in Europe and Asia. All of these birds are similar to partridges in that they are small, ground-dwelling birds with short wings and long legs.