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Description:

This little bird was in the desertariam at the Indy zoo.

Species ID Suggestions

California quail

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Comments (5)
MitchRay
I think the crown points more toward a Gamble's, but it's out of it's normal range so it's a tough call for me.
The MnMs
Looks a lot like a California quail
MitchRay
Possibly a Gamble's Quail, Callipepla gambelii
Ashish
I feel its banded pitta...but not confirmed...
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PublishedMay 22, 2011

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