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California quail (male)

Callipepla californica

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

California quail are ground-dwelling birds. Males are mostly grey with a scaly belly and nape. Their face are black and outlined with white. They have a curved feather plume on their head.

Habitat:

Spotted along the Wenas Road in eastern Washington. Standing on a fence post in front of a barn.

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Comments (4)

i like your picture
Awesome spotting, Brian!
Thanks, Neil -- he seemed quite proud of it.
Lovely spotting, Brian. Beautiful plumage, and I like the 1920's flapper headband.

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