List of Birds of Hawaii - New World Quail

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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