Elegant Quail
Callipepla douglasii
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A small New World quail (~180 g) of family Odontophoridae, males with a chestnut-and-white streaked head plume and spotted underparts. Endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico in Sonora and Sinaloa. Inhabits tropical dry forest, thorn scrub, and agricultural edges. Forages in groups for seeds and insects. Least Concern; restricted range but stable in Mexican dry forest habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.6 cm | 8.9 in |
| Weight | 182.16666666666666 g | 6.43 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Male has chestnut-brown body with white-spotted flanks; grey breast; chestnut face with white spots; forward-curving reddish-brown plume. Female is duller brown with buff spotting and smaller crest.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the Pacific coast of Mexico from southern Sonora to Colima. Found in thorn scrub and tropical dry forest.
Diet & Feeding
Eats seeds, berries, and plant material in Mexican tropical dry forests and thorn scrub. Also takes invertebrates in season.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 22-23 days.
Clutch Size
8-20
Sound
Song
Male emits a high, clear whistle-coo; coveys call with rapid, chattering notes. Calls are melodious for a quail; the whistled male call carries across western Mexican thornscrub.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Family | Odontophoridae (New World Quail) |
| Genus | Callipepla |
| Species | Callipepla douglasii |
Distribution
Elegant Quail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Odontophoridae family