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Gambel's Quail

Gambel's Quail

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A quintessential desert bird, Gambel's Quail is easily identified by the male's striking black face, chestnut flanks, and prominent teardrop-shaped plume. They are highly social and often seen in coveys.
Where to spot
Prevalently found in the arid southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, inhabiting deserts, scrublands, and riparian areas.
How to spot
Look for coveys foraging near water sources or dense cover. They are often seen running across open ground or perching on low branches. Listen for their distinctive 'chi-CA-go-go' call.
When to spot
Year-round residents. Most active during the cooler parts of the day, particularly early morning and late afternoon. Coveys are largest and most visible in fall and winter.
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File:Callipepla gambelii 465247768.jpg
File:Callipepla gambelii female.jpg
File:Callipepla gambelii female 1.jpg
File:Callipepla gambelii nbii.jpg
File:Gambel's quail (Callipepla gambelii) - Flickr - Lip Kee (1).jpg
File:Helmwachtel (Callipepla gambelii), Männchen.jpg
File:Callipepla gambelii 451717373.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Callipepla gambelii 465247768.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Callipepla gambelii female.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Callipepla gambelii female 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Callipepla gambelii nbii.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Gambel's quail (Callipepla gambelii) - Flickr - Lip Kee (1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Helmwachtel (Callipepla gambelii), Männchen.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Gambel's Quail are exceptionally well-adapted to arid environments, able to obtain most of their water needs from the food they eat, such as seeds and succulent plants.
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