Valley Quail Callipepla californica
Valley Quail, Callipepla californica
Callipepla californica
Photo by Bruce Craig
Other Names
: California Quail, Catalina Quail, Crested Quail, San Lucas Quail, San Quintin Quail, Top-knot Quail.
Range
: From British Columbia south through much of Washington and Oregon, their range extends eastward into Idaho and Nevada; along the Pacific Coast in California south through Baja. Has been introduced into parts of eastern Washington, Utah and California. Successfully introduced to all main islands of Hawaii, where it has become a popular game bird. Introduced to central Chile in the 1870s where it has expanded its range and is now quite common.
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