Where can I find Gambels quail?

Gambel’s quail are found almost exclusively in the southwestern United States, mainly in Arizona. Their range extends into Mexico, east to parts of Texas, west to California and a small part of southern Utah, Nevada and Colorado.

What do you feed Gambel’s quail?

Ninety percent of the Gambel’s Quail diet comes from plants. Various types of seeds and leaves are eaten throughout the year. During certain times of year fruits and berries from cacti are eaten. A few insects are eaten during the nesting season in spring and early summer.

What does a Gambel’s quail look like?

Gambel’s quail (Callipepla gambelii) have a chunky round body with a feather plume on their head. Males have a dark and thick plume, a black face, neck and also a black patch on the breast. Females have more dull and thin feather plumes and lack the black markings. Mature males have much more striking plumage than females.

How do you take care of a Gambel quail?

The presence of grit and cuttlebone in the cage will make up for any calcium deficiency, mainly in the females because of egg-laying. Provision of fresh, clean water on a daily basis is essential. Cleaning the birds by bathing them when required helps in maintaining a proper hygiene.

Where to find Gambel’s quail in the Sonoran Desert?

Callipepla gambelii. The Sonoran desert is home to this distinctive bird. Gambel’s Quail is often abundant near desert streams and waterholes, with coveys walking to the water in the morning and evening, giving a variety of clucking and crowing notes.

How long does it take for a Gambel’s quail to hatch?

Incubation lasts from 21–23 days, usually performed by the female and rarely by the male. The chicks are precocial, leaving the nest with their parents within hours of hatching. The Gambel’s quail eats insects, especially in summer, as well as plants. Unlike many other bird species, they require a high protein diet.