Gambel's Quail Callipepla gambelii
Owned by Genevieve Rosenbalm (@genevieve).
Details
Identification
- Sex
- Male
- Wing Shape
- Rounded
- Tail Shape
- Rounded
Observation Details
- Number Observed
- 1
- Date Seen
- Apr 29, 2023
- Location Name
- Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs, CA
Environment
- Habitat Type
- Shrubland
Tracking & Conservation
- Conservation Status
- Least Concern (LC)
Gambel's Quail
Gambel's Quail
Callipepla gambelii
Sex
Male
Wing Shape
Rounded
Tail Shape
Rounded
Observation Details
Number Observed
1
Date Seen
Apr 29, 2023
Location NameJoshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs, CA
Environment
Habitat Type
Shrubland
Tracking & Conservation
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Item Lore
The Gambel's quail is a resilient inhabitant of the desert Southwest, easily recognized by the iconic, forward-leaning teardrop plume atop its head. Collectors and birders alike prize this species for its distinct appearance and its complex, social behavior within arid scrubland ecosystems.
Gambel's Quail
Callipepla gambelii
Sex
Male
Wing Shape
Rounded
Tail Shape
Rounded
Observation Details
Number Observed
1
Date Seen
Apr 29, 2023
Location NameJoshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs, CA
Environment
Habitat Type
Shrubland
Tracking & Conservation
Conservation Status
Least Concern (LC)
Item Lore
The Gambel's quail is a resilient inhabitant of the desert Southwest, easily recognized by the iconic, forward-leaning teardrop plume atop its head. Collectors and birders alike prize this species for its distinct appearance and its complex, social behavior within arid scrubland ecosystems.