Scaled Quail

Callipepla squamata

Order

GALLIFORMES

Family

Quails (Odontophoridae)

Code 4

SCQU

Code 6

CALSQU

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Curved (up or down)
Eye Color: Brown.
Head Pattern: Crested or plumed
Crown Color: Brown with white tipped crest.
Forehead Color: Brown
Nape Color: Brown
Throat Color: Pale Brown
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 25-30 cm (10-12 in)
Weight: 190 g (6.7 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Gray, Buff
Underparts: Brown and gray scaled.
Upperparts: Brown and gray scaled.
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Scaled or Scalloped
Breast Pattern: Scaled or Scalloped

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Alternates between strong flapping flight and gliding, fast, low, direct
Wingspan Range: 36 cm (14 in)
Wing Shape: Rounded-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Solid
Upper Tail: Brown
Under Tail: Gray
Leg Color: Pale Brown

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