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Description:

This little bird was in the desertariam at the Indy zoo.

1 Species ID Suggestions

The MnMs
The MnMs 12 years ago
California quail
California Quail


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5 Comments

MitchRay
MitchRay 12 years ago

I think the crown points more toward a Gamble's, but it's out of it's normal range so it's a tough call for me.

The MnMs
The MnMs 12 years ago

or a Gamble´s, yes

The MnMs
The MnMs 12 years ago

Looks a lot like a California quail

MitchRay
MitchRay 12 years ago

Possibly a Gamble's Quail, Callipepla gambelii

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 12 years ago

I feel its banded pitta...but not confirmed...

BrianaReichart
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BrianaReichart

Indianapolis city (balance), Indiana, USA

Spotted on May 22, 2011
Submitted on May 22, 2011

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