Answer:

partridge

AnswerCrossword Clue
PARTRIDGEShirley, Keith, Laurie, or Danny
PARTRIDGE"And a ... in a pear tree"
PARTRIDGEQuail kin
PARTRIDGEGift on the first day
PARTRIDGERuffed grouse.
PARTRIDGEFabled pear-tree dweller.
PARTRIDGEGame bird.
PARTRIDGEPear-tree present.
PARTRIDGEXmas present
PARTRIDGEPear tree denizen, in a song
PARTRIDGEQuaillike bird