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, ...

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 ...

Quail population numbers vary by species. Of the West’s six quail species, three are declining while one, the California quail, is increasing.

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

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 ...

Quail hunting season kicks off Saturday and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is predicting an uncertain hunt this year due to drought conditions. Texas is home to four quail species: the ...

Ancient DNA shows an endangered dove species endemic to Cuba is more genetically distinct than the dodo was before it died out. On first inspection, the Cuban blue-headed quail dove doesn't look ...

Quail eggs are smaller than chicken eggs — about a third of the size ... Port St. Lucie doesn't allow backyard chicken farms but does allow residents to raise up to 100 non-native quail species.

The Center for Natural Capital, through its Virginia Wildlife Habitat Cooperative program, is helping landowners connect their properties through corridors of protected grasslands in an effort to ...