California Quail
Callipepla californica

A flock of California quail coming in to residential feeders north of Spokane, Washington.....June 26, 2021. This was during a historic heatwave so it is unknown how many of the numerous young birds survived the heat.

A hen California quail on lookout duty in a small fruit tree. Private residence between Five Mile and the Little Spokane River, Spokane County, WA......October 2, 2022.
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The photo at left shows a male California quail from near the Little Spokane River, Spokane,
WA. The photo at right shows a male California quail observed near the Dalles
Mountain Road, Dallesport, WA.
Paul Slichter