What is a California quail?

California quail is a short -term, round gaming bird found in the United States, most often in California, Oregon and Washington. This bird was also called a quail valley and in 1931 became an official state bird of California. The scientific name of the California quail is callepla californica

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Male quail quails in California are shades of gray or blue gray, with strong white stripes on their black faces. Women have no face signs and are dull brown. Both sexes have brown and white patterns similar to scale. These birds are usually 9.4-10.6 inches (24–27 cm) long, with wings of 12.6–14.6 inches (22–37 cm). It usually weighs about 5-8 ounces (142–230 g).

Although they can fly, California California spends mostOn the ground time, usually flying only when frightened. Prefer shrub or forest areas. Males often sit on trees or artificial structures. These birds usually eat seeds, but they can also eat leaves or insects. California quails are very tolerant of drought and can get the desired insect food during dry periods.

California quails usually travel in groups called Coveys, which can have up to 200 birds, but usually an average of 20-25. In the spring they pair for the season mating. The nests are 1-2 inches (2.54-5.1 cm) of deep cavities in the ground that are lined with grass and hidden under the bushes or on the base of trees. Usually holds 12-16 eggs, although they may sometimes have up to 28. This increase is caused by the practice between these birds called the nest of the dumping, where women put eggs in the nest of other women.

eggs are incubated for 22 or 23 days. Hatchlings are Downy and Mobile, AlE remain in the nest for the first two days after hatching. Both parents take care of hatchlings. The woman uses her body heat to keep them warm at night until they can regulate their temperatures themselves.

California quail has several different types of calls, including aggressive, alarm and advertising calls. A call with a gathering that sounds like "Chi-Ca-go" or "Cu-Cow" is the most commonly heard. It is usually repeated up to ten times and is given when the bird is separated from its Covey.