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Gambel's Quail

Callipepla gambelii

Taxonomy

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

About

The Gambel's quail (Callipepla gambelii) is a small ground-dwelling bird in the New World quail family. It inhabits the desert regions of Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Texas, and Sonora; also New Mexico-border Chihuahua and the Colorado River region of Baja California. The Gambel's quail is named in honor of William Gambel, a 19th-century naturalist and explorer of the Southwestern United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

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