California Quail

Scientific Name: Callipepla californica	Family: Odontophoridae	Order: Galliformes
Size: 10 inches	Range: Western coast of California inland to Idaho	Habitat: Dense brushy cover. Often seen walking in large groups in open areas.

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The California State Bird

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Photo 1 of 8. Location: Sedona. Date: 2009-10-31

Photo 2 of 8. Location: Montana de Oro Park. Date: 2012-01-16

Photo 3 of 8. Location: Coyote Hills. Date: 2009-03-14

Photo 4 of 8. Location: Coyote Hills. Date: 2003-09-06

Photo 5 of 8. Location: Coyote Hills. Date: 2009-03-14

Photo 6 of 8. Location: Coyote Hills. Date: 2003-09-06

Photo 7 of 8. Location: Montana de Oro Park. Date: 2012-01-16

Photo 8 of 8. Location: Coyote Hills. Date: 2005-07-24