One thing I like about California is our choice of official state bird: the California quail. Most sports teams and schools pick rather fierce and aggressive animals for the mascots. The United States ...

Q: I live near a park that is frequented by quail, and I love watching them on my morning walks. What plants can I put in my own yard to encourage quail to visit my property? A: Quail certainly are ...

No offense to my friends and family, but some of the best visitors I’ve had in my garden recently have had wings, not arms. This time of year, birds seem to arrive in droves — some to nip off seedpods ...

Here we are, approaching Thanksgiving, and the wild turkey is once again the focus of avian attention. But the California quail deserves some of the spotlight as well. This feathered friend is no ...

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A covey of California quail can include up to 100 males, females and young. Learn fascinating wild turkey bird facts you should know. This one of our quail facts is surprising. Large clutch sizes help ...