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Wild type Coturnix Quail
Subject: Wild type Coturnix Quail
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Wild type Coturnix Quail


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

quail
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