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. In Massachusetts, one species has been recorded.
- Northern Bobwhite, Colinus virginianus (n)
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Massachusetts
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