Japanese or Coturnix Quail
Japanese or Coturnix Quail
Coturnix japonica
Wild type Coturnix Quail
Photo courtesy of Ellen Rockensock
This is the most commonly found quail in domestic conditions;
domestication is known to have begun by the 12th century. Many varieties now
exist. When you encounter quail eggs in a restaurant, this is the bird
usually responsible.
Lots of good information can be found in the
Feather
Fancier's
article on
Japanese quail
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