The Northern Bobwhite, also known as Virginia quail or partridge, is a New World quail species in the same family as the Montezuma and Scaled Quails. Like its relatives, the bobwhite has a short, curved bill; a chunky, roundish body; and a short tail. It is a ground-dwelling species, preferring to walk or run, although capable of strong, short bursts of flight, particularly when fleeing from predators. Northern Bobwhites are more often heard than seen, since they tend to stay within dense, low c

🌿 California Quail Topknot Close-up ✨🎣 4K The California quail, 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, plume or topknot made of six feathers, that droops forward: black in males and brown in females; the flanks are brown with white streaks. Scientific name Callipepla californica Mass 160 g #californiaquail #birdsofinstagram #BirdWatching #ScenicViews #naturelovers #nature #Natur