Gambel's Quail photo 1

Gambel's Quail

Callipepla gambelii

Least Concern
Southwestern United StatesNorthern Mexico

Gallery

Gambel's Quail photo 2
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Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
24 - 28 cm
Weight
150 - 200 g
Diet
Seeds, Leaves, Fruits, Insects

Habitat

DesertsScrublandsGrasslandsBackyards

Behavior

  • Forages for seeds, leaves, and insects on the ground
  • Drinks water from shallow sources
  • Nests in shrubs or trees
  • Both parents incubate eggs and care for young