Japanese Quail

Coturnix japonica

Near Threatened

The Japanese Quail is a ground-dwelling gamebird of Japan. It walks, scratches, and dust-bathes through cover for seeds, shoots, berries, insects, and other small food. Many rely on camouflage, short explosive flight, and seasonal displays by males.

Family

Phasianidae

Group

Grouse, Quail, and Allies

Range

Japanese Quail Range — Resident or seasonal range in Japan

Population

≈ 100K–1M

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