Ornithologist and associate professor at the University of Latvia's Faculty of Biology, Ainārs Auniņš, explains that the grey partridge is one of those bird species about whose population status and changes very little is known. The species has a very secretive lifestyle, which is why its presence is not always detected in areas where it is found.

As noted by LOB ornithologist Agnis Bušs, because the grey partridge is relatively difficult to detect due to its secretive lifestyle, the current situation can only be guessed at, which is why reporting observations of this species is particularly important. This will help researchers to identify the status of the species' population in Latvia.
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