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Scaled Quail
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Brushy open country.
Diet: Seeds, insects.
Best time to spot: Coveys on the ground.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Scaled Quail sits in our Rare tier for the US: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It belongs to the new world quail family.
Recent US sightings
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Similar birds
- California QuailCommon · Chaparral
- Gambel's QuailCommon · Sonoran desert
- Montezuma QuailRare · Brushy open country
- Mountain QuailRare · Brushy open country
- White-crowned SparrowCommon · Brushy open country
- Aplomado FalconRare · Open country
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