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Scaled quail

Callipepla squamata

Photo by Brian38
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Description:

The Scaled quail is named for the scaly appearance of its breast and back feathers. It is a bluish-gray bird found in the arid regions of the Southwestern United States to Central Mexico.

Habitat:

Spotted at the Big Bend National Park in Texas.

Reference Links:

Scaled quail - Wikipedia

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