Scaled Quail

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Scaled Quail (<em>Callipepla squamata</em>) is a species of New World Quail (<em>Odontophoridae</em>) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Overview

Scaled Quail (Callipepla squamata) is a species of New World Quail (Odontophoridae) in the order Gamebirds (Chickens, Pheasants and Grouse).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Callipepla; binomial: Callipepla squamata; authority: (Vigors, 1830).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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