Abstract:
The California quail, Callipepla californica, is one of Americaʼs
most interesting game birds. It is easily recognizable by its loud calls
and by the clump of feathers on its head called a topknot. Over the years, this bird has been given several common names,
including California quail, valley quail,
and California valley quail. It feeds on
seeds, insects, and fruit depending on the time of year.
