Gambel's Quail (Callipepla gambelii) photo
Young Gambel's Quail
- Recorded 4 May 2009
- Added to IBC 3 years 3 weeks ago
- georgeanast
- Locality Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USA (United States)
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This view gives a bit more detail of the head and beak. Gambel's quail are active most of the day except for the noon time when temps are reaching maximum. This young bird seems oblivious to the heat. Perhaps the incomplete fletching offers better heat exchange.