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California Quail

Callipepla californica

Photo by Jellis
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Description:

Distinctive pattern.<br>
Black face with white border curved from eyes to under the chin. Also a white stripe over forehead. Crown is a rusty color with top knot that curves forward. Slate gray chest and back with a rusty colory over a brown and white patterned belly. Wings are brown and white patterned. Tail and bill are short. Has many distinctive calls.

Habitat:

Mostly found in chaparral, sagebrush, oak woodlands. These were found near downed large branches of an Oak tree.

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PublishedNovember 21, 2013

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