California Quail

Callipepla californica ‡

"Coast", Longridge Rd, Norfolk Island IMG_4012 20200312 - male

Notes: Introduced. Plump, w. a small head & bill. Comma-shaped plume on forecrown.
Pattern of white, creamy & chestnut scales on belly. Male: rich grey & brown, w. a
black face outlined w. bold white stripes. Female: plainer brown, lacks the facial
markings. Ground forager. Sedentary. If disturbed, can explode into short rapid flight.

Range from eBird©(last 10 years)