Of the three species of quail found where we are hunting—Mearns, scaled, and Gambel’s—the latter two are the purse snatchers of the avian world, ...

The closest thing to a partridge in a pear tree around here is a quail. It will just have to do as our December bird, and it’s a delightful, although not related, substitute.

Both species have topknots and barred sides. The Gambel’s quail lacks the scaled belly feathers of the California quail, and the male Gambel’s has a distinctly russet crown, while the male ...

One of six native quail species found in the United States, the northern bobwhite is the only species found east of the Mississippi. It is named for its two-note whistle, which sounds like a low ...

He said: “One quail species that has not declined in the United States is the California valley quail, a game bird that’s been translocated successfully across the world.

Hunters have shot at the U.S.’s domestic quail species, the bobwhite, for centuries. But populations started dwindling in the early 20th century and nearly disappeared in some regions of the country..

His research on the decline of the native bobwhite quail, which has seen an 80% drop in population in Texas since the 1960s, prompted a passion for studying quail species to understand the effect ...

The numbers tell an impressive story. Beloved US bird known for distinct morning call makes incredible comeback after years ...

SALT LAKE CITY — It’s not difficult to find California quail scurrying around Utah's urban areas. It’s a species that isn’t native to the state but has been a fixture in Utah for more than ...

The loss of cover could be a serious issue for quail and other ground-dwelling species for months to come, Rollins says. This is especially true because it’s only March, which means winter weather ...

Kearny schoolkids delighted to be raising Bobwhite quail hatchlings, helping to save species . Published: May. 14, 2013, 1:30 p.m. May. 14, 2013, 1:30 p.m.