The #CaliforniaQuail or #LophortyxCalifornica is the state bird established in 1931. Smaller than a #pigeon, round and grey, it is easily identified by the plume on its head which is black for males and brown for females. #photography #americana #wa #california #architecture #californication #canon80d #colorphotography #bwphotography #travel #photos #trivia #funfacts
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I heard little "ah!" calls mixed in with laser gun noises, and so when I saw that anglerfish-like feather dangling off its face, I was 100% sure it was a quail!

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Three California quail on guard. They were introduced to Chile and live freely on San Cristóbal Hill in Santiago. It was a pleasure to see them among the bushes every time I walked along the hill's trails.

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California Quail for (belated) Valentine's Day! 🤎 🤍 🖤

1. (top left) A strutting male. Photographer - Nancy Johnston

2. (top right) A lovely quail couple. Photographer - T. Grey

3. (lower left) A male showing off his very pretty missus. Photographer - Jerry Ting

4. (lower right) A male quail showing off just how much he can borb. Photographer unknown.

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