California quail

Callipepla californica

The California quail (Callipepla californica), also known as the California valley quail or Valley quail, is a small ground-dwelling bird in the New World quail family, inhabiting western North Americ

Family: Odontophoridae Order: Galliformes Conservation: Least Concern
California quail

About the California quail

The California quail (Callipepla californica), also known as the California valley quail or Valley quail, is a small ground-dwelling bird in the New World quail family, inhabiting western North America. It is the state bird of California.

Fun Facts About California quail

  • The California quail (Callipepla californica), also known as the California valley quail or Valley quail, is a small ground-dwelling bird in the New World quail family, inhabiting western North Americ

Conservation Status

The California quail is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderGalliformes
FamilyOdontophoridae
GenusCallipepla
SpeciesCallipepla californica

Range & Habitat

Range map of California quail

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Related Species

Other species in the Odontophoridae family: