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Gambel's Quail female

Callipepla gambelii

Description:

This beautiful, conspicuous bird is easily recognized by the slender, plume-shaped crest, which often curves forward, so that the tip is in front of the bill. Adult males have dark patches on throat and belly, while females and immatures lack these striking markings

Habitat:

Wash with native plants running through a housing development.

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joanbstanley
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joanbstanley

Tucson, Arizona, USA

Spotted on Nov 2, 2014
Submitted on Dec 18, 2014

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