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. One species has become naturalised in Tasmania.
- California Quail, Callipepla californica (I)
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Tasmania
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