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California Quail - male


California Quail - male

Apparently California Quails were introduced to British Columbia between 1860 and 1912
Female can produce two clutches in a breeding season Both parents care for the chicks. The pair bond last only during one breeding season.
They have lots of predators so their lifespan is very short.



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He's a beauty!

7 Oct, 2024

 

Indeed!

7 Oct, 2024

 

Thanks for showing such a handsome bird.

7 Oct, 2024

 

Thank you Thorneyside, Ange, Shirley_tulip and Bushbernie for liking our California male Quail. They are unusually handsome.

7 Oct, 2024

 

Lovely capture, Klahanie! Posing perfectly for you.
Sad to hear they have a short lifespan..

11 Oct, 2024

 

Thank you Kate , this "papa" is now looking after about 20 chicks.

11 Oct, 2024



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