California Quail
Callipepla californica
   (L 10" WS 14" WT 6oz)
Very sociable...top plume composed of 6
feathers...many calls including “Chicago”.
Beware the humorist who gave the name California
Quail to a bird that sings chi-ca-go chi-ca-go.
  (John Bevis)
Pleasanton, CA
14,5Jun2011
Point Reyes, CA
12Jun2012
flash photo
State bird of California.