Scaled Quail

Callipepla squamata

Least Concern

The Scaled Quail is a dry-country quail of desert grassland, mesquite scrub, and open plains in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It runs readily through sparse cover, feeding on seeds, leaves, and insects. It remains common in many areas, though rainfall and grazing patterns can strongly affect local numbers.

Family

Odontophoridae

Group

New World Quail

Range

Scaled Quail Range — Arid grasslands and desert scrub of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico

Population

≈ 5.1M

Save in the MyBird app →