StatusIntroduced
RarityCommon
Height25 cm
Weight180 g
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Did You Know?
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"California quail love dust baths, creating small, circular depressions in dry soil to clean their feathers."
Field Guide
California Quail
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The California quail, an introduced species in New Zealand, is a charming, plump bird about the size of a small chicken. With its distinctive forward-curling head plume and intricate feather patterns, this ground-dwelling bird adds a touch of the American West to New Zealand's landscape.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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