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. There is 1 New Jersey species.
- Northern Bobwhite Colinus virginianus
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