Gambel's Quail
Callipepla gambelii
Gambel's Quail lives in desert scrub, thorny washes, mesquite, and cactus country of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It spends most of its time on the ground, walking and running between cover while feeding on seeds, leaves, buds, and seasonal insects. When threatened, it often freezes or dashes away before bursting into short, noisy flight. A notable feature is the forward-curving black head plume, especially striking on males.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- ?
- Gambel's Quail