[Quail, Partridge, Grouse, & Pheasants of the Pacific Northwest]

California Quail

Callipepla californica

Flock of 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.

Hen California Quail: Callipepla californica

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.

Male California Quail: Callipepla californica - California Quail: Callipepla californica

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