California Mountain Quail

The Mountain Quail is probably the most beautiful of the Quail species. Found in the Western US from Washington State to Baja, Mexico, these birds are normally found in elevations of up to 10,000 ft. Their flight is usually short and explosive, with many rapid wingbeats followed by a slow glide to the ground. They are very fast on their feet and can run through brush and undergrowth faster than you can shoulder your gun.

The birds are mostly gray, with brown backs and tails. They have chestnut on their chest and wings. Their plumes are black and stand straight up on their heads, which differs from Valley quail as their plumes droop over their forheads. Male and females are simular in appearance, with the males plume being longer than the female.

In the gamebird breeding world these birds are one of the most sought after birds. We supply these birds with Quaility Flight Conditioner feed and greens daily. They do enjoy seeds and fuits as supplements