New World Quail
Order: Galliformes. Family: Odontophoridae
The New World quails are small, plump terrestrial birds only distantly related to the quails of the Old World, but named for their similar appearance and habits.
- California Quail, Callipepla californica (I)
- Gambel's Quail, Callipepla gambelii (I)
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