Callipepla californica
California Quail
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Galliformes
Family
Odontophoridae
Genus
Callipepla
Species
Callipepla californica
Status
least concern
Colours
Distinguishing features
These birds have a curving crest or plume, made of six feathers, that droops forward: black in males and brown for females; the flanks are brown with white streaks. Males have a dark brown cap and a black face with a brown back, a grey-blue chest and a light brown belly. Females and immature birds are mainly grey-brown with a light-colored belly. (Wikipedia)
Size
- From 24 cm to 26 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Adults
Wingspan
- From 36 cm to 41 cm
Synonyms
Distribution
©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution
Distribution and habitat preferences
They were originally found mainly in the southwestern United States but they have been introduced into other areas including British Columbia, Hawaii, Chile, New Zealand, and to Norfolk Island and King Island in Australia. (Wikipedia)
Local abundance
- King Island, Australia: Introduced species
- Cape Kidnappers, New Zealand: rare
Diet
Their diet consists mainly of seeds and leaves, but they also eat some berries and insects. (Wikipedia)
