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Japanese Quail
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Forest, prairie, tundra.
Diet: Buds, seeds, insects.
Best time to spot: Spring lek displays.
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 Japanese Quail sits in our Uncommon tier for the US: regular, but you usually need the right place or the right season. It belongs to the pheasants, grouse, and allies family. It is an introduced species.
Recent US sightings
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