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California Quail

Callipepla californica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Galliformes ›Family: Odontophoridae ›Genus: Callipepla

About

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. These birds have a curving crest or plume, made of six feathers, that droops forward: black in males and brown in females; the flanks are brown with white streaks. Males have a dark brown cap and a black face with a brown back, a grey-blue chest and a light brown...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of California Quail?
The scientific name of California Quail is Callipepla californica.
What kingdom does California Quail belong to?
California Quail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does California Quail belong to?
California Quail belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does California Quail belong to?
California Quail belongs to the class Aves.
What order does California Quail belong to?
California Quail belongs to the order Galliformes.
What family does California Quail belong to?
California Quail belongs to the family Odontophoridae.
What genus does California Quail belong to?
California Quail belongs to the genus Callipepla.