California Quail
Callipepla californica
California Quail live in chaparral, oak woodland, brushy edges, gardens, and dry foothills across the western United States and Baja California. They spend much of their time on the ground, walking and running through cover while feeding on seeds, leaves, berries, and small insects. When threatened, they usually sprint into dense vegetation, but they can burst into short, rapid flight if pressed. A notable feature is the forward-drooping black head plume, made of several overlapping feathers rather than a single feather.
- Type
- Wing
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- California Quail Chick
- California Quail