Montezuma Quail
- Score
- 0.6079271
- Family
- Odontophoridae
- Tail Shape
- rounded
- Wing Shape
- rounded
Why it matters
The Montezuma Quail is a striking ground-dwelling bird recognized by its intricate, clown-like facial markings and rounded wing and tail shapes, which reflect its specialized life in the oak-juniper woodlands of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Collectors prize this species for its elusive nature and unique plumage, as its cryptically patterned feathers allow it to remain remarkably well-hidden among the dry grasses and rocky slopes of its native habitat.
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