Skip to main content
Today is World Environment Day!
Close

California Quail

Callipepla californica

Photo by NicoleLook
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

38.678, -121.176

Field Notes

Description:

There is a flock or two of these living under the large rosemary bush in my yard. They are very fast moving and alert. It has been difficult to catch a good picture of them. Currently there seem to be roughly 10-15, many babies. They are ground dwelling and largely brown.

Notes:

I believe this is California Quail (Callipepla californica). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_Quail. Would appreciate if anyone can confirm.

Reference Links:

California Quail

Species ID Suggestions

California Quail

Callipepla californica

Reference Link
Ava T-B
1

Comments (2)
NicoleLook
Thank you Avatb! We are so lucky to have them. They just arrived this year and have been here since the start of spring. I think they are as you say, California Quail. Appreciate you taking a look!
Ava T-B
They look and act like California Quail. The only other choice by look is gamble's quail and they don't really occur where you live. How sweet for you that they hang out in your garden!
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 13, 2011

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies